3/11/20:
Honors Bio: section 11-2 miniquiz, Performing Genetic Crosses lecture/notes; Hmwk - INB due tomorow
Biology: Finish Doodle sheet, work on group reading assignment "Genetic Code is Carried by a Messenger", write notes as INB left-side assignment; Hmwk - finish notes as needed, finish How does the DNA Code Work wksht, study for Friday's quiz and INB as needed
3/10/20:
Honors Bio: individual Cornell notes on section 11-1: The Work of Gregor Mendel; Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Biology: INB Table of Contents (due Fri), Work on Doodle sheet (Boxes J & K), group assignment find 4 repeating codons in a protein strand and ID the amino acids for those codons on worksheet (How Does the DNA Code Work); Hmwk - finish 4 codon activity as needed
3/9/20:
Honors Bio: INB table of contents, review common mistakes on Cell Division Unit Test; Hmwk - none
Biology: review Pedigree CER, individual readings on protein structure & highlighting text; Hmwk - finish readings drawings & DNA/RNA wksht for INB
3/5/20:
Honors Bio: Cell Division Unit test; Hmwk - none
Biology: DNA Structure Quiz, DNA video with wksht; Hmwk - finish video wksht & DNS structure INB wksht
3/4/20:
Honors Bio: test review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for test
Biology: Individual reading: Letter from Watson Crick, add main ideas to margins, write a question you have about the letter on each side of the letter
3/3/20:
Honors Bio: read section 10-3: Regulating the Cell Cycle & take your own Cornell notes; Hmwk - sect 10-3 review questions #1-5 (write out and answer questions)
Biology: Chapter 12 Vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed
2/20/20:
Honors Bio: Pipe cleaner chromosome activity Day #2; Hmwk - none
Biology: "Blue People of Troublesome Creek" article, develop a pedigree chart for the family; Hmwk - finish Fugate Family pedigree chart and questions
2/19/20:
Honors Bio: Pipe Cleaner chromosome activity Day #1; Hmwk - none
Biology: Pedigree chart Webquest; Hmwk finish webquest as needed
2/18/20:
Honors Bio: Class video: The Croods; Hmwk - none
Biology: class video: The Croods; Hmwk - none
2/14/20:
Honors Bio: Class video: The Croods; Hmwk - none
Biology: class video: The Croods; Hmwk - none
2/13/20:
Honors Bio: Meiosis Doodle sheet - box ;Hmwk - lab report corrections due tomorrow
Biology: Genetics Unit Test; Hmwk - none
2/12/20:
Honors Bio: Meiosis Doodle sheet
Biology: Quizlet review for Genetics Unit Test; Hmwk - finish INB & Study guide as needed, study for unit test.
2/11/20:
Honors Bio: class discussion/review of lab report format, lecture & notes on CER (claim, evidence, reasoning); Hmwk - develop graph of fruit fly data (pg 123), write one-paragraph CER on the following: What type of growth does your graph exhibit? Does it show carrying capacity?
Biology: INB table of contents, Genetics unit test moved to Thursday (includes INB and study guide), finish pedigree chart notes & practice problems (INB); Hmwk - genetics vocab wks
2/10/20: HOLIDAY
2/7/20:
Honors Bio: class discussion on science classes for class registration; Hmwk - none
Biology: class discussion on science classes for class regstration, intro to pedigree charts; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed for Wed Genetics Unit Test
2/6/20:
Honors Bio: class reading on courtship behaviors, individual read of "Survival of the Sneakiest" Hmwk - Sneaky Cricket Discussion questions, Greenhouse Lab report due (can be done as lab group or individual)
Biology: INB set up (due Wed 2/12), work on Ch 11 Study guide; Hmwk - finish Paper Pets as needed (due tomorrow), finish side 2 of incomplete/co-dominance worksheet, study for chapt 11 test as needed
2/5/20:
Honors Bio: groups will discuss how data impacts driving question ("How do orgs Survive when they display traits that could potentially expose them to predators?"), fill in Box E of Doodle Sheet; Hmwk - none
Biology: Co-Dominance/Incomplete Dominance notes and lecture; Hmwk - finish side 1 of incomplete/co-dominance worksheet, study for Chapt 11 test as needed
2/4/20:
Honors Bio: Intro to Sexual Selection - Doodle sheet section A : Salamander fitness, section B : sexual dimorphism article; Hmwk - work on Greenhouse lab report as needed
Biology: Paper Pets day 2 - create offspring;Hmwk - finish offspring as needed, start studying for Genetics unit test on Wed 2/14
2/3/20:
Honors Bio: Greenhouse Effect Lab, review lab report format; Hmwk - work on lab report as needed. Typed report due on Fri
Biology: Paper Pets project day 1; Hmwk - finish Paper Pets parents
1/31/20:
Honors Bio: Energy Flow quiz; Hmwk - none
Biology: Genetics quiz; Hmwk - none
1/29/20:
Honors Bio: Greenhouse effect lab
Biology: Amoeba sisters video on genetics, people search; Hmwk - genetics practice wksht
1/28/20:
Honors Bio: Finish Doodle sheet - discuss energy pyramids and energy transfer; Hmwk - research greenhouse gases and write a summary about them.
Biology: SpongeBob genetics wksht; Hmwk - Sneeches genetics wksht
1/27/20:
Honors Bio: class discussion of scientific method and how it applies to greenhouse effect experiment (discuss need of controls in an experiment);Hmwk - none
Biology: class lecture on genetic crosses - key vocab and how to perform crosses using punnett squares; Hmwk - Punnett square practice problems
1/26/20:
Honors Bio: Energy Flow miniquiz, break up into lab groups review lab procedure, read chapter 1 and use it to help guide you in writing the lab procedure so that it follows the scientific method
Biology: Write out and answer section review questions on pg 266 #1-6 and pg 269 #1-5; Hmwk - finish review questions as needed
1/24/20:
Honors Bio: Read sect 3-2 "Energy Flow" and write individual Cornell notes for quiz on section tomorrow; Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Biology: Chapter 11 vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed (draw and color picture definitions)
1/23/20:
Honors Bio: group reading & sharing of ideas :"Ecology of Animal Communities"; ;Hmwk -write a summary detailing today's reading
Biology;Sect 11-1/11-2 notes wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
1/22/20:
Honors Bio:
Biology: Performance Task Day #2
1/21/20:
Honors Bio:
Biology: Performance Task Day #1 (individual in-class research)
1/20/20: MLK Holiday
1/17/20:
Honors Biology: Cycles of Matter test; ;Hmwk - none
Biology: Chromosomes Quiz #2; Hmwk - none
1/16/20:
Honors Bio: read & discuss section 4-1 "The Role of Climate", review topics for tomorrow's Cycles of Matter test; Hmwk - study for test as needed
Biology: finishing reviewing Meiosis notes, work on INB worksheet (Making Gametes & Chromosome Disorders), work on unfinished notebook items; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's quiz, finish worksheets as needed
1/15/20:
Honors Bio: Finish cycles of Matter Doodle sheet, apply concepts to Isle Royale; Hmwk - study for test as needed
Biology: Amoeba Sisters video & worksheet on Meiosis recap, review Meiosis notes; Hmwk - finish Amoeba sister wksht as needed
1/14/20:
Honors Bio: Notebook set-up (due Tues 1/21)
Biology: notebook set-up (due Thurs 1/23)
1/13/20:
Honors Bio: continue biogeochemical cycles notes; Hmwk - carbon cycle reading & fill-in diagram, Cycles of Matter test on Friday, start studying
Biology: Individual reading of section 11-4: Meiosis; Hmwk - finish cornell notes (questions & summary included) for notes, Quiz on Fri (Meiosis & Chromosomes) study for test as needed
1/10/20:
Honors Bio: start Biogeochemical cycles notes (water cycle); Hmwk - find new 3-ring or portfolio for sem 2 notebook
Biology: Chromosomes Quiz, work on Karyotype Lab (due Mon); Hmwk - finish Karyotype lab as needed, find new 3-ring or portfolio for sem 2 notebook
1/9/20:
Honors Bio: share out info from readings with additional partner, discuss additional changes to initial model based on new information; Hmwk- none
Biology: Karyotype Lab - develop individual/group karyotype and answer questions based on the karyotype ; Hmw - study for Chromosomes quiz, work on lab as needed
1/8/20:
Honors Bio: discuss initial model of ecosystem, individual read of carbon cycle & nitrogen cycle readings, share info with seat partners: hmwk - 2 paragraphs, one each which summarizes the Carbon cycle and Nitrogen cycle based on the article you read and the info your partner gave you on their reading.
Biology: class lecture & fill-in notes: Chromosomes; Hmwk - left side activity: diploid or haploid cell? and write a summary for today's notes.
1/7/20:
Honors Bio: begin class unit on Cycles of Matter. Fill in Doodle Sheet boxes A-F during lecture; Hmwk - finish individual initial model of relationships in ecosphere.
Biology: section 11-4 vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish as needed & color pictures
1/6/20:
Honors Bio & Biology: Welcome Back!! Review class policies and tips for success during second quarter; Hmwk - Semester 2 Goals (2 paragraphs)
12/19 & 12/20/19:
Final Exams in all classes
12/18/19:
Honors Bio & Biology: BINGO final exam review for EC test points; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed, study for final exams
12/17/19:
Honors Bio & Biology: make BINGO cards for Wednesday's BINGO review; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed & study for final exam.
12/16/19:
Honors Bio & Biology: finish Semester 1 Review crossword & study for final exams; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, work on study guide as needed, study for final exams.
12/13/19:
Honors Bio: Quiz on Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration;Hmwk -Semester Review Crossword (due Tuesday)
Biology: Quiz on Populations & Ecosystems; Hmwk -Semester Review Crossword (due Tuesday)
12/12/19:
Honors Bio: photosynthesis & cellular respiration practice + study time;Hmwk -study for unit quiz and final
Biology: unit review activity; Hmwk - study for final
12/11/19:
Honors Bio: Notebook check, class lecture- Reactions of Photosynthesis continued;Hmwk -study for unit quiz and final
Biology: primary & secondary succession practice; Hmwk -study for chapter quiz & final
12/10/19:
Honors Bio: class lecture- Reactions of Photosynthesis
Biology: Owl Pellet Posters Due; class lecture - Biodiversity continued, Primary & Secondary Succession; Hmwk -preparing for final, Notebook check 12/11
12/9/19:
Honors Bio: Photosynthesis Packet; Hmwk -complete Photosynthesis Packet, Textbook Section 8-3 Review Questions 3, 4, 5, Notebook check 12/11
Biology: class lecture - Habitats, Biodiversity; Hmwk -work on Owl Pellet posters as needed (due Tues)
12/6/19:
Honors Bio: group activity - develop visual model of relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis;Hmwk - finish posters as needed (due Monday)
Biology: class lecture - climate vs weather, intro to habitats; Hmwk -work on Owl Pellet posters as needed (due Tues)
12/5/19:
Honors Bio: finish class discussion of photosynthesis article; Hmwk - none
Biology: Owl Pellet Lab Day #2 - ID types of Bones & animal, mount bones on skeleton and "extras" sheet, groups assign members sections for poster to have them done and group can review by Fri or Monday before putting poster together
12/4/19:
Honors Bio: group discussion of individual CER's, begin class discussion of photosynthesis; Hmwk - none
Biology: Owl Pellet Lab Day #1 - dissect owl pellet and begin to ID bones; Hmwk - work on lab as needed (due Tues 12/10)
12/3/19:
Honors Bio - individual read of photosynthesis article, fill out CER; Hmwk - read section 8-2 (pgs 204-207), answer review questions on pg 207
Biology - introduction of Owl Pellet lab and explanation of MLA format for bibliography work on virtual dissection; Hmwk - must find 2 research sources & write them in MLA format and include at least 4 bullet points of information (this will be an individual portion of your lab grade)
12/2/19:
Honors Bio: Cellular Respiration review packet; Hmwk- finish packet as needed
Biology: Keystone species video & video review questions;Hmwk - finish review questions as needed
11/18/19:
Honors Bio: sect 8-1 anticipation guide (answer pre-read questions), class popcorn read of section 8-1. Begin class lecture from Cellular Respiration pkt; Hmwk - answer post-read questions on anticipation (do from memory), Cornell notes on sect 8-1 due tomorrow
Biology: Chapters 4/5 vocab sheet (must include hand-drawn & colored pictures);Hmwk finish vocab sheet as needed
11/15/19:
Honors Bio: Discuss most commonly-missed questions from nature of matter & Chemistry of LIfe test; Hmwk - none
Biology: Biomass reading worksheet - read as class, work on models & reading questions; Hmwk - finish worksheet as needed
11/14/19:
Honors Bio: The Nature of Matter and Chemistry of Life Test; Hmwk - finish lab reports as needed
Biology: Chapter 3 Quiz; Hmwk - INB left-side assignment : Biotic vs Abiotic factors
11/13/19:
Honors Bio: Kahoot review for test, work on lab report & study guide as needed; Hmwk - study for test, work on lab report as needed
Biology: Class lecture/notes Sect 3-2: Energy Flow; Hwmk- study for Chapt 3 quiz
11/12/19:
Honors Bio: Write Toothpickase Lab Report; Hmwk - Nature of Matter and Chem of Life Study guide (due Thurs - 2 test EC pts if completed by tomorrow)
Biology: Chapter 3 vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed (pics must be colored)
11/8/19:
Honors Bio: Toothpickase Lab, will finish part 3 on Tuesday 11/12; Hmwk- finish lab packet, graph, and 7-10 sentence summary paragraph of the results.
Biology: Buffalo readings jigsaw activity; hmwk- finish Levels of Organization foldable, due on Tues 11/12
11/7/19:
Honors Bio: finish enzymes discussion, work on enzymes worksheet packet; Hmwk - finish packet and finish cornell notes on Chemical reactions
Biology: Levels of ORganizatin foldable; Hmwk - finish foldable as needed (due Tues 11/12), read assigned article and fill in appropriate boxes on "Obtaining Information from Readings" table
11/6/19:
Honors Bio: finish chemical reaction modeling, Cornell Notes on Chemical Reactions & Enzymes; Hmwk- Textbook section 2-4 section assessment Questions 1-5
Biology: class notes and lecture "What is Ecology"; Hmwk - answer Ecology questions #1-3
11/5/19:
Honors Bio: class discussion on chemical reactions, Fill in Doodle sheet sections....;Hmwk- section 2-4 assessment #1-5 pg 53
Biology: analyze photo capture data of Sarengeti wildlife and answer worksheet questions; Hmwk - read section 3-1 "What is Ecology" & answer review questions on pg 65 (write out questions).
11/4/19:
Honors Bio: class notes/lecture on the structure of matter; Hmwk - read section 2-4 of text and complete reading graphic organizer.
Biology: BBC Africa series video - Savannah; Hmwk - 4 hand-drawn and colored pictures from scenes of today's video, include captions on each drawing.
10/31/19: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Honors Bio:
Biology: class video: The Blob; Hmwk - none
10/30/19:
Honors Bio:
Biology: review lab report format, write lab report for learning lab (individually or as a group - your choice); Hmwk - finish lab report as needed - due tomorrow.
10/29/19:
Honors Bio: Macromolecules quiz, Hmwk- Read Textbook section 2-1, complete section assessment questions (pg. 39) 1-6
Biology: lab safety quiz, Learning Lab; Hmwk - finish lab calculations as needed for tomorrow's lab report assignment, INB due tomorrow
10/28/19:
Honors Bio: Macromolecules Cornell Notes continued; INB Collected
Biology: INB set up (due Wed), discuss lab safety rules, groups safety rules assignment; Hmwk - study for lab safety quiz tomorrow
10/25/19:
Honors Bio: Macromolecules Cornell Notes
Biology: INB table of contents, Cell Growth & Division Unit test; Hmwk - organize INB as needed, Due Tues 10
10/24/19:
Honors Bio: INB Table of Contents Introduction- matter and energy
Biology: Clicker Review for tomorrow's unit test; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test
10/23/19:
Honors Bio: Hmwk- Textbook section 2-3 Reading + Reading Organizer
Biology: Pair-share of Parkinson's article reading and questions; Hmwk - finish wksht if needed
10/22/19:
Honors Bio: Hmwk- Protein Reading + Reading Organizer
Biology: work on Cell Growth & Division Study Guide (due Fri); Hmwk - Stem cell CER, study guides completed by tomorrow earn EC pts, otherwise due by Fri
10/21/19:
Honors Bio: Introduction to Chemical Reactions: what is food? Hmwk- What is food? posters
Biology: Stem cell notes & lecture; Hmwk - finish notes as needed (found on Google Drive)
10/18/19:
Honors Bio: Natural Selection Essay exam
Biology: individual read of article, class discussion about article; Hmwk - answer article questions (due Monday)
10/17/19:
Honors Bio: individual grading of assessment
Biology:Cell Division Webquest -online, worked on in class; Hmwk - finish Webquest as needed (due Mon)
10/16/19:
Honors Bio: Natural Selection Essay practice
Biology: Cell Growth & Division Quiz, HBO Vice video - using viruses to fight cancer; Hmwk - none
10/15/19:
Honors Bio: Collected Finch Group Narrative, Group Padlet Idea Map work, discussed rubric for coming Natural Selection Essay; Hmwk- complete Group Padlet Idea Map, study vocabulary for essay practice test
Biology: 10.3 Lecture/Notes "Regulating the Cell Cycle" , Make up to C assigned for Unit test (Due Wed 10/23); Hmwk- finish notes and flipbook as needed
10/14/19:
Honors Bio: set up group padlet, work on vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet, finish
Biology: Cell Growth & division flip book - set up in class and fill in pages; Hmwk - finish flipbook as needed (due Wed)
10/11/19:
Honors Bio:
Biology: pass back graded work, review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed
10/10/19:
Honors Bio: Class lecture/notes on Lamark & Darwin, similarities & differences of ideas and how they apply to today's knowledge of adaptations;
Biology: class read of Mitosis review wksht, start work in class; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
10/9/19:
Honors Biology: Adaptations game
Biology; Individual read of section 10-2, The Cell Cycle, work on worksheet in class; Hmwk - finish 10.2 wksht as needed
10/8/19:
Honors Bio: review logistic & exponential growth & graphs (Simulation), River Venture game, review grading of notebooks;Hmwk - none
Biology: INB Table of contents, Class lecture/notes on Cell Growth & Cell division; Hmwk - none
10/7/19:
Honors Bio: review information covered about finches so far, group narrative (15 min to plan and write first draft for group); Hmwk - none
Biology:notebook set up (due Thurs), class read of section 10-1: Cell Growth; Hmwk - pg 243 review questions #1-4 (write out questions)
10/4/19:
Honors Bio: Rotations Lab of Finch Data
Biology: Cells Unit Test (Structure &Function)
10/3/19:
Honors Bio:
Biology: Test Review session (clickers); Hmwk - finish study guide as needed due tomorrow before test
10/2/19:
Honors Bio: select new seating groups for new unit, class discussion on peppered moths, fill in Doodle sheet boxes A-E
Biology: Work on Cells unit test study Guide (due Thurs); Hmwk - work on study guide as needed, earn EC if completed by start of class tomorrow.
10/1/19:
Honors Bio: Populations Unit test; Hmwk - none
Biology: finish class presentations as needed, work on Cells unit test study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs, but can earn EC if done by Wed at start of class)
9/30/19:
Honors Bio: test review session for tomorrow's unit test; Hmwk - study for unit test as needed, notebooks due tomorrow
Biology: class presentations of disease posters; Hmwk - finish Gummy Bear Lab report (due tomorrow), start studying for Thursday's Cell Unit test
9/27/19:
Honors Bio: Class read & paired discussion of Section 5-3 "Human Population Dynamics"; Hmwk - individual Cornell notes on section 5-3, must include questions and summary
Biology: Gummy Bear Lab Day 3 - finish collecting data, clean up lab stations, work on lab packet (due Tuesday); Hmwk - work on lab packet as needed
9/26/19:
Honors Bio: class lecture & notes from section 5-2 "Limits to Growth"; Hmwk - review questions #1-5 pg 127 study for Tuesday's test as needed, pick up Prentice Hall Bio book from library tomorrow
Biology: Glue stamped papers to notes, Gummy Bear Lab Day 2 - take measurements & mass, calculate % mass; Hmwk - work on Organelle Disease poster as needed DUE TOMORROW!!!!!
9/25/19:
Honors Bio: class discussion/notes "How Populations Grow", additions to notebook table of contents Hmwk - finish notes as needed, including questions & summary(Google drive 6r8849), read section 5-1 and answer review questions #1-6 pg 123
Biology: Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab Day 1 - set up lab & take initial measurements, groups will work on the vocabulary sheet in the lab packet after measurements & set ups are completed; Hmkw - INB worksheet - cell membrane structure
9/24/19:
Honors Bio: Population Dynamics Test, INB table of contents (INB due Tues 10/1); Hmwk - work on ppt notes questions & summaries as needed
Biology: Watch Amoeba Sisters Cell Transport video, Class read of section 7.4 "Diversity of Cellular Life", class collaboration of pg 193 review questions #1-4; Hmwk - make corrections to review questions as needed, finish Amoeba Sister Cell Transport video worksheets
9/23/19:
Honors Bio: Review key vocab and concepts for Population Dynamics test, fill in final items on Doodle sheets; Hmwk - write questions and summary to vocab/concept power point notes
Biology: INB table of contents, Amoeba Sisters video: Cell structures, last day to work on projects in class (Due Fri); Hmwk - work on project as needed, finish pg 2 of cell transport worksheet packet, finish Amoeba Sisters worksheets
9/20/19:
Honors Bio: Population Dynamics writing quiz, watch Isle Royale video; Hmwk - review for Tuesday's test as needed
Biology: INB set up, work on Cell Transport worksheet packet; Hmwk - finish both sides of page one of packet, earn extra credit if you complete page 2 (this will be Mon's hmwk)
9/19/19:
Honors Bio: Discuss factors that cause population trends (increases/decreases), formulas for population calculations, develop a mode for population changes (dynamics), share out with groups
Biology: finish cell transport notes (active transport); Hmwk - none
9/18/19:
Honors Bio:Discuss factors that could be manipulated to cause the trends found in the game, lecture/discussion on density-dependent limiting factors
Biology: Cell transport notes (membrane structure, diffusion, osmosis); Hmwk - none
9/17/19:
Honors Bio: Wolf/Moose population game; Hmwk - finalize game data
Biology: Section 7.1/7.2 Quiz; Hmwk - work on notebook corrections and research project as needed
9/16/19:
Honors Bio: Group analysis of Wolf population graphs, INdividual read of articles and share out with group.
Biology: Microscope Lab Day #2; Hmwk - finish lab questions as needed, stidy for tomorrow's quiz
9/13/19:
Honors Bio: Group discussion of wolf population graph, discuss possible causes, discuss questions needed to find information regarding actual causes for population graph changes ;Hwmk - none
Biology: group read of case study pages 3 & 4, work on research for disease project (due 9/27); Hmwk - answer case study questions, work on project as needed
9/12/19:
Honors Bio: class discussion of wolf population on Isle Royale, fill in Doodle sheet; Hmwk - fill in your prediction of wolf population graph.
Biology: assign disease topics to groups/individuals, assign case study page 2, finish cell structures notes;Hmwk Animal Cell Diagram
9/11/19:
Honors Bio: Discuss "6th Mass Extinction" article, class discussion of possible causes
Biology: Introduce Performance task - disease caused by organelle disfunction. Work in pairs or individually (due Sept 27th), Continue cell organelles notes, start case study readings - read page one as a class; Hmwk - finish case study questions,
9/10/19:
Honors Biology: Class discussion about mass extinctions, fill in Doodle Sheet sections 1 & 2; Hmwk - read "6th Mass Extinction" reading and answer questions
Biology: Begin sect 7.2 notes "Cell Structures"
9/9/19:
Honors Biology:review answers to metric conversitons wksht, work on metric system practice worksheet (must show work); Hmwk - finish metric practice worksheet
Biology: finish sect 7.2 worksheet activities; Hmwk - finish worksheet & additional questions as needed
5/31/19:
Biology: textbook return, work on spring final exam crossword review; Hmwk - work on crossword as needed, due Tues 6/4
5/30/19:
Biology: turn in unused late passes for EC, Day 2 Frog dissections; Hmwk - finish dissection questions as needed.
5/29/19:
Biology: Frog dissections day 1; Hmwk - work on dissection questions as needed
5/28/19:
Biology: finish body systems presentations as needed, frog book work day if time allows (due at end of class to be able to dissect); Hmwk - none
5/23-5/24:
Biology: Body Systems Presentations; Hmwk - work on frog book as needed (due end of class of Tues 5/28)
5/22/19:
Biology: final day to work on body systems presentation; Hmwk - work on presentation as needed, work on frog book as needed (Due Tues 5/28)
5/21/19:
Biology: Day 2 of frog books; Hmwk - work on frog book as needed
5/20/19:
Biology: introduce frog books and dissection rules, work on frog book; Hmwk - work on frog book as needed (due Tues 5/28)
5/17/19:
Biology: Body systems Performance Task, Body Systems Presentations work day; Hmwk - work on presentation as needed (due May 23)
5/16/19:
Biology: individual read of section 38-2, work on Digestive system notes worksheet; Hmwk - finish notes as needed, work on research for project
5/15/19:
Biology: lecture/notes on Respiratory System;Hmwk - label and color respiratory system diagram (write name of structures next to letters), INB due tomorrow
5/14/19:
Biology: INB Table of Contents (INB due Thurs), Body systems diagram; Hmwk - INB left-side: ne paragraph summary of body systems diagram,
5/13/19:
Biology: Amoeba Sisters video - "Body Systems" & wksht, introduce Body systems Presentation (Due Thurs May 23rd), work on Body systems overview chart; Hmwk - finish chart as needed, work on Amoeba sisters wksht as needed
5/10/19:
Biology: Heat-stroke article & questions, lecture/notes - Circulatory system (on Google Drive); Hmwk - label & color heart diagram.
5/9/19:
Biology: Human Body Systems quiz,, Amoeba Sisters Homeostasis video, Body Systems flip book; hmwk - finish flip book as needed
5/8/19:
Biology: finish Inside the Human Body video, read section 35- & write Cornell notes; Hmwk - finish Cornell notes as needed.
5/6-5/7:
Biology: Inside the Human Body video; Hmwk - start working on final exam study guide (print from Google Drive)
5/3/19:
Biology: Evolution Unit Test
5/2/19:
Biology: INB Set up Review for Evolution Test; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow, study for test
5/1/19:
Biology: Evolution Unit test study guide; Hmwk - finish E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N activity on back of Close Reading 2, work on study guide as needed, due Fri, study as needed
4/30/19:
Biology: Secton 15-3 notes : Darwin's Ideas (on Google Drive); Hmwk - finish notes as needed, Close Reading 2 activity
4/29/19:
Biology : Performance Task Day 2 (and Day 1 Make ups - Day 2 must be made up during 5th period on Wed); Hmwk - none
4/26/19:
Biology: Peformance Task Day 1 (must be completed in class); Hmwk - Left Side activity (on back of Close reading activity) - 4 conditions for natural selection. Draw & color 4 pics, label and give a descriptive caption for each one.
4/25/19:
Biology: Individual read of article: "Evolutionary Arms Race" ;Hmwk - Evolutionary Arms Race Questions
4/24/19:
Biology: Close-reading activity for bellwork, "Investigating Natural Selection" lecture/discussion with worksheet; Hmwk - Natural Section coloring wksht w/questions
4/22 & 4/23/19: Block Schedule
Biology: SDHS Safari & video: "And Man Created Dog"; Hmwk - none
4/19/19:
Biology: Rock Pocket Mouse Evolution video and worksheets; Hmwk - finish worksheets as needed
4/18/19:
Biology: Bill Nye Evolution video, Evolution Quiz; Hmwk - work on INB as needed (due tomorrow)
4/17/19:
Biology: Chapt 15 vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed
4/15 & 4/19/19: Block Schedule
Biology: INB table of Contents and set up (due Fri), read sections 15-1 & 15-2 from textbook, work on Darwin's Theory of Evolution reading wksht;Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
4/12/19:
Biology: Sections 15-1 & 15-2 lecture & notes: Darwin's voyage & Ideas that Influenced Darwin; Hmwk - write summary for notes, INB left-side (on back of notes sheet) draw, color, label & write a summary for figure 15-3 or 15-7.
4/11/19:
Biology: Variations Lab Day #2 - measure group handspans (in cm), collect class data, graph class data and answer questions; Hmwk - finish entire lab as needed, due tomorrow
4/10/19:
Biology: Variations Lab Day #1 - measure group set of beans (in mm), collect class data, graph class data and answer questions; Hmwk - finish part 1 of lab as needed
4/9/19:
Biology: Galapagos IMAX video and worksheet (due at end of class); Hmwk - none
4/8/19:
Biology: Pedigree charts webquest; Hmwk - finish webquest as needed
4/1 - 4/5: SPRING BREAK!!!!
3/27/19:
Biology: Introduce Family Pedigree EC project (due Wed 4/10) - project can be found in Aeries
3/27-29/19:
Biology: Video - GATTACA
3/26/19:
Biology: review pedigree charts; Hmwk - pedigree homework problems
3/25/19:
Biology: Intro to pedigree charts (symbols, vocabulary, how to show genetic crosses); Hmwk- pedigree chart practice (INB wksht)
3/22/19:
Biology: DNA & Protein Synthesis Unit Test
3/21/19:
Biology: clicker review for tomorrow's unit test (per 1 only - pg 315 Chapter 12 review #1-10, 12-17 & 19-23); Hmwk - finish study guide and INB as needed, study for tomorrow's test, per 1 turn in pg 315 work )
3/20/19:
Biology: individual reading (L13 Mutations reading on Google drive), write outline notes; Hmwk - finish outline notes as needed.
3/19/18:
Biology: INB set up, Mutations worksheet; Hmwk - finish mutations worksheet as needed
3/18/19
Biology: Chapter 12 Study Guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed due at day of test (Fri)
3/15/19:
Biology: Mutations notes/lecture; Hmwk - finish notes as needed and left-side drawing (Fig 12-20) with descriptions of each type of chromosomal mutation.
3/14/19:
Biology: Chromosomes & DNA replication notes; Hmwk - INB DNA Replication wksht
3/13/19:
Biology: Genetic Revolution video, L12 DNA Replication readiing & notes; Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
3/12/19:
Biology: DNA Replication Web Tutuorial (see Google Drive); Hmwk - finish webquest as needed
3/11/19:
Biology: review most-missed quiz questions, pass out graded assignments, Protein synthesis sorting activity; Hmwk - none
3/7/19:
Biology: Protein Synthesis writing assessment; Hmwk -Work on King DNA EC as needed (see Google Drive)
3/6/19:
Biology: Career Day - no class today!!
3/5/19:
Biology: protein synthesis diagram & steps, protein synthesis quiz, INB set up, King DNA EC assignment due Mon (see Google drive);Hmwk - finish INB as needed.
3/4/19:
Biology: INB table of contents (due Thurs), Amoeba Sisters videos & worksheet; Hmwk - Central Dogma wksht for INB & Amoeba Sisters wksht as needed, Protein synthesis quiz tomorrow.
3/1/19:
Biology: DNA Reading quiz, Finish Protein Synthesis Lab; Hmwk - finish protein synthesis wksht (per 1, 6 & 7 only) and Amoeba Sisters video wksht (per 3 & 4, do this in addition to other wksht).
2/28/19:
Biology: Protein Synthesis Lab Day 2; Hmwk - finish DNA code notes & RNA/PRotein Synthesis notes, study for tomorrow's quiz.
2/27/19:
Biology: Protein Synthesis Lab Day 1 - BW review of steps of protein synthesis, explain steps of lab (each student rotates tasks: transcription, translation & decoding of amino acids to form protein chain). Hmwk - none
2/26/19:
Biology: DNA Code Reading & notes - read packet and take notes from each paragraph of the reading; Hmwk - finish outline notes as needed, due tomorrow
2/25/19:
Biology: RNA & Protein Synthesis notes (types of RNA, transcription & translation); Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
2/22/19:
Biology: DNA quiz, RNA notes worksheet; Hmwk - finish notes worksheet as needed,
2/21/19:
Biology: review Meiosis Performance task, fill in DNA Doodle worksheet sections D & E, Start "How Does DNA Determine Traits' notes; Hmwk - finish notes as needed (on Google drive), finish DNA Doodle wksht, complete DNA vs RNA T-table, study for DNA quiz as needed, finish INB as needed.
2/20/19:
Biology: Nucleic Acids Wksht - ID and draw components of nucleic acids; Hmwk - none, study for Friday's quiz as needed.
2/19/19:
Biology: INB TOC (due Fri this week), DNA video; Hmwk - work on INB as needed, study DNA materials for quiz on Friday.
2/15/19:
Biology: discuss science classes for next year, DNA structure notes; Hmwk - finish DNA structure notes as needed.
2/14/19:
Biology: work on Sect 3 of DNA Doodle sheet - work in groups and list pattern found in DNA (diagrams and worksheet found on Google Drive), read Nucleic Acids article and take notes on Nucleic Acids Notes/outline sheet; Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
2/13/19:
Biology: Intro to DNA - KWL chart sections A & B; Hmwk - none
2/12/19:
Biology: DNA vocab sheet ;Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed (must be colored)
2/8/19:
Biology: Genetics Unit Test; Hmwk - none
2/7/19:
Biology: work on study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's unit test
2/6/19:
Biology: class lecture/fill-in notes on co-dominance & incomplete dominance, work on Oompah Loompah genetics wksht; Hmwk -finish Oompah Loompah wksht as needed(due tomorrow), work on Unit test study guide as needed (due Fri)
2/5/19:
Biology: Paper Pets Day #2;Hmwk - finish offspring as needed (genotype chart, punnett squares & babies) due Fri
2/4/19:
Biology: INB due today, Paper Pets Day #1;Hmwk - finish Paper Pets parents as needed (genotype and phenotypes plus faces) parents due tomorrow
2/1/19:
Biology: INB set-up (due on Mon), Mendelian Genetics Quiz; Hmwk- work on INB as needed (due Monday)
1/31/19:
Biology: review punnett square calculations and directions for today's Mendelian Genetics worksheet; Hmwk - finish worksheet as needed & study for tomorrow's quiz.
1/30/19:
Biology: finish 11-2 notes - Punnett Square calculations; hmwk - Bikini Bottom Genetics worksheet
1/29/19:
Biology: class notes/lecture "probability & punnett squares" (Google drive slides 14-36); Hmwk - finish notes as needed to slide #36
1/28/19:
Biology: Individual Cornell notes "Mendelian Genetics" (Google drive bit.ly/2L4cuC6), only copy notes up to slide #13; Hmwk - pg266 Review questions #1-6, write out questions.
1/17/19:
Biology: INB TOC, Amoeba Sisters Meiosis video & Making Gametes wksht; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow, finish today's class worksheets, study for tomorrow's Chromosomes/Meiosis quiz
1/16/18:
Biology: continue Meiosis lecture/notes; Hmwk - finish Meiosis notes as needed, complete meiosis diagram (use different colors for different chromosomes).
1/15/18:
Biology: review most-missed quiz questions for warm-up, start meiosis lecture/notes; Hmwk - none
1/14/18:
Biology: Read section 11-4 "Meisosis", work on reading guide wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
1/9/18:
Biology: Class notes/lecture - Chromosomes: Hmwk - study for Friday's vocab quiz, finish notes as needed from Google drive (https://bit.ly/2L4cuC6) & complete left-side assignment from notes
1/8/18:
Biology: Section 11-4 vocab sheet; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed (definitions, picture definitions & colored)
11/7/18:
Biology: review class expectations & guidelines for a successful Semester 2!!:Hmwk - Semester 2 Goals (2 paragaphs).
12/20 & 12/21:
Biology: Final Exams Have a great Holiday Break!!!
12/20 - per 1 - 3
12/21 - per 4 - 7
12/19/18:
Biology: BINGO Review :Hmwk - study as needed for final exams, work on study guide as needed
12/18/18:
Biology: prepare BINGO cards for tomorrow's review; Hmwk - study for finals as needed
12/17/18:
Biology: finish presentations as needed, pass out graded work, work on review crossword; Hmwk - finish review crossword as needed, due tomorrow
12/14/17:
Biology: Keystone Species presentations, start working on review crossword; Hmwk - word on review crossword as needed (Due Tues)
12/13/18:
Biology: Grade Notebooks, finish work on Keystone Species presentations; Hmwk - prepare for tomorrow's presentations as needed
12/12/18:
Biology: Group work on Keystone Species project; Hmwk - finish project as needed, INB due tomorrow
12/11/18:
Biology: assign keystone species & do individual research; Hmwk - finish individual research as needed for tomorrow's group projects.
12/10/18:
Biology: Copy Table of Contents for INB, Lesson 10 - Keystone species; Hmwk - finish Lesson 10 as needed
12/7/18:
Biology: Chapt 3, 4 & 5 Test, work on INB if completed early; Hmwk - work on INB as needed
12/6/18:
Biology: Ecology Clicker review for chapt 3,4 & 5 test; Hmwk - finish study guide & study for tomorrow's test.
12/5/18:
Biology: group share out of question answers, work on chapt 3,4 & 5 study guide (due Fri); Hwmk - finish lesson 8 questions, work on study guide as needed
12/4/18:
Biology: final day to stamp lesson 5, 6 & 7,
Lesson 8: Comparisons - break into groups by questions #, answer 4 boxes of info for your question; Hmwk - finish your group question as needed (fill in 4 boxes only).
12/3/18:
Biology: stamp lesson 5 & 6 sheets for completetion, Lesson 7: Disease simulation; Hmwk - finish disease simulation and questions as needed, finish lesson 5, 6 & 7 as needed for tomorrow, study for Ecology unit test as needed (on Fri - chapt 3, 4 & 5)
11/30/18:
Biology: Ecological Populations Quiz, set up INB worksheets for Lessons 4-6; Hmwk - work on notebook worksheets as needed, lesson 5 & 6 due on Mon
11/29/18
Biology: INB grading, Lesson 5 final questions; Hmwk - work on lesson 6 worksheets as needed
11/28/18:
Biology: Intro to Lesson 5 (impact of diseases); Hmwk - read NY times article for Lesson 5 (on Google drive), finish worksheets as needed
11/27/18:
Biology: Lesson 4 (impact of Lion population on African Buffalo); Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed
11/26/18:
Biology: INB table of contents (due Thurs), stamp completed virtual labs (from 11/16) for EC, chapt 4 & 5 vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish vocab sheet and virtual simulation lab as needed.
11/19-11/23: HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!!
11/16/18:
Biology: population virtual simulation lab (Investigation 1 in INB) + Making sense questions #1-8;Hmwk - finish simulation lab as needed, Final Exam study guide available on Aeries (download & print worksheets) due day of final exam (12/20 or 12/21)
11/15/18:
Biology: INB set-up for Lesson 3, Start Lesson 3 INB worksheets (pgs 1 & 2); Hmwk - finish Lesson 3 pgs 1 &2 as needed, OWL PELLET POSTER DUE TOMORROW!!
11/14/18:
Biology: OWL PELLET LAB work day; Hmwk - work on project as needed
11/13/18:
Biology: OWL PELLET Lab work day; Hmwk - work on project as needed
11/12/18: VETERAN'S DAY
11/9/18:
Biology: Energy Flow Quiz, introduce Owl Pellet Lab: hmwk - 2 paragraphs of research with MLA format bibliography (due Tuesday), one full-sized poster board (no tri-folds please) per group of 3 - if you want to work on the poster during the two class workdays
11/8/18:
Biology: Day 2 of Ecosystems virtual lab; Hmwk - finish lab as needed, due Fri, study for quiz (energy flow notes, vocab chart & review how to do CER - see notebook)
11/7/18:
Biology: Day 1 Ecosystems virtual lab; Hmwk -work on virtual lab as needed, due end of class Thurs
11/6/18:
Biology: section 3-2 vocab worksheet (pic definitions must be colored!); Hmwk - finish vocab sheet as needed, due tomorrow
11/5/18:
Biology: class notes/lecture - Energy flow; Hmwk - finish class notes as needed - powerpoint found on class Google drive (bit.ly/2L4cuC6)
10/31/18: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
Biology: members from each of yesterdays groups share out sections 1-6 notes that were taken (enables everyone to get notes), answer review questions ; Hmwk - finish conclusion questions, study for tomorrow's quiz (ecology & lesson #1)
10/30/18:
Biology: INB Table of Contents, Intro to Lesson 2 activity wksht, group share of Lesson 2 reading/recording information; Hmwk - finish reading conclusion questions as needed.
10/29/18:
Biology: Individual reading (migratory patterns of zebras & wildebeast) with summary bullet points, set up notebook; Hmwk- finish map questions & Lesson 1 Conclusion questions as needed; Quiz on Thurs (What is Ecology & Sarengetti Lesson #1), INB due Thursday
10/26/18:
Biology: class discussion of info needed to continue Buffalo research, finish Building Driving Questions, view video & questions, Google Map & data activity;Hmwk - finish questions 8-14
10/25/18:
Biology: Start of Sarengetti Lesson #1 - background knowledge questions #1-3, Analyze Buffalo Graph (& questions), draw initial models; Hmwk - finish initial models as needed
10/24/18:
Biology: Levels of organization foldable; Hmwk - finish foldable as needed (due Fri)
10/23/18:
Biology: class lecture/notes "What is Ecology?";Hmwk: Abiotic factors vs Biotic factors t-table comparison
10/22/18:
Biology: grade notebooks, discuss notebook policy for daily classwork (bring it everyday!!!), watch African Savannah video; Hmwk - sheet folded into 4 squares, each square has a colored, hand-drawn picture relating to the video watched in class today. Include a caption under each picture that describes it.
10/19/18:
Biology: Structure & Function Test
10/18/18:
Biology:test review, finish poster presentation;hmwk - study for test as needed, INB due tomorrow
10/17/18:
Biology: complete Stem Cell notes, notebook set-up (due Fri); Hmwk - finish CANCER activity and stem cell reflection
10/16/18:
Biology: Structure and Function STudy Guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed
10/15/18:
Biology: Stem Cell notes; Hmwk - finish C-A-N-C-E-R activity
10/12/18:
Biology: Section 10-1/10-2 Quiz, continue disease presentations
10/11/18:
Biology: finish cancer notes, start disease presentations; Hmwk - Cancer notebook activity
10/10/18:
Biology: class notes/lecture on cancer; Hmwk - none
10/9/18:
Biology: Cell Cycle flip book; Hmwk - work on flip book as needed (due Friday), start studying for Friday's quiz on sections 10-1 & 10-2
10/8/18:
Biology: Mitosis Web Quest; Hmwk- finish web quest as needed
10/4/18:
Biology: class grading of INB, start Cell Growth & Division notes; Hmwk - none
10/3/18:
Biology: Guided reading worksheet for sect 10.2;Hmwk - finish worksheet as needed, INB due tomorrow
10/2/18:
Biology: pass out graded work, BrainPop video on Mitosis, pass out case study #7, review concept of cell division; Hmwk - none
10/1/18:
Biology: INB TOC & set-up, Case Study #6 (CER), individual read of section 10.1 & 10.2; Hmwk- finish Case Study #6 questions, pg 243 #1-4 write out questions.
9/28/18:
Biology: Structure and Function Test; Hmwk - work on research poster as needed (due Wed)
9/27/18:
Biology: work on study guides & sect 7.4 wksht;Hmwk - finish study guide & 7.4 wksht as needed, study for test
9/26/18:
Biology: Gummy Bear lab Day #3 - collect final data, work on lab report pkt;Hmwk - finish lab packet as needed, due tomorrow
9/25/18:
Biology: Gummy Bear lab Day #2 - collect data, work on lab pkt: Hmwk -case study wksht #4, CER & answer questions
9/24/18:
Biology: project due date changed to Wed 10/3, Gummy Bear lab Day #1 - set up stations, collect data;Hmwk - case study wksht #3, CER on reading
9/21/18:
Biology: Project work day - collect research for your disease project;Hmwk - work on project as needed
9/20/18:
Biology: Cell transport notes;Hmwk -cell membrane wksht
9/19/18:
Biology: Cell membrane notes, Case Study sheet #2
9/18/18:
Biology: work on sect 7.3 wksht packet, introduce cell disorder project (Due Thurs 9/27); Hmwk - finish wksht as needed, work on project as needed.
9/17/18:
Biology: INB table of contents, individual read of sect 7.3 - Cell Boundaries; Hmwk -case study sheet #1 (CER & answer questions)
9/13/18:
Biology: Quizlet review, Cell organelles & microscope quiz; Hmwk -none
9/12/18:
Biology: Microscope Lab Day #2; Hmwk - finish lab worksheets, study for quiz as needed
9/10/18:
Biology: plant cell worksheet & 7.2 organelles wksht - use text to fill in information; Hmwk - finish Life is Cellular notes as needed, finish worksheets as needed.
9/7/18:
Biology: grade INB as a class, continue "Life is Cellular" notes, finish individually; Hmwk - cell types graphic organizer, finish notes for quiz
9/6/18:
Biology: INB set-up: table of contents (TOC), class notes - Cellular Life; Hmwk - work on notebook (INB) as needed - due tomorrow
9/5/16:
Biology: Cell Theory flow chart (sect 7.1 of text); Hmwk - finish Cell Theory flow chart as needed.
9/4/18:
Biology: CER (claim, evidence & reasoning) activity, review lab report details with partner; Hmwk - finish lab report as needed - PRINT OUT due at start of class tomorrow (no emails!!!)
9/3/18: Labor Day!!!
8/31/18:
Biology: Sci Method & Graphs Quiz; hmwk - work on lab report & notebook (INB) for next week
8/30/18:
Biology: class notes on graphing skills; Hmwk - Mean, Median, Mode wksht, study for Sci Method & graphs quiz
8/29/18:
Biology: Interactive Notebook (INB) set-up;Hmwk - work on notebook as needed
8/28/18:
Biology: Collect seed germination lab data & work on lab report as needed (due Wed 9/5); Hmwk - graphing vocab sheet
8/27/18:
Biology: Write Cornell notes on the Scientific Method (use google drive: https://bit.ly/2L4cuC6); finish notes as needed, finish Simpson's Sci Method wksht
8/24/18:
Biology: collect seed germination data, work on lab report, finish working on Penny lab wksht; Hmwk - none
8/23/18:
Biology: watch BrianPop video (Scientific method) & take individual notes, discuss qualitative & quantitative observations - start Penny lab and class observations wksht; Hmwk - work on Penny Lab worksheets as needed (due end of class tomorrow - very little time in class will be given to do it)
8/22/18:
Biology: Bioglyph Gallery Walk; Hmwk - Scientific Method vocab sheet
8/21/18:
Biology: review Bell Work (BW) procedures, class discussion:"Characteristics of Living Things", Set up seed germination lab, develop hypothesis, questions & data table for lab; Hmwk - finish developing data table for lab, finish Bioglyph and Parent signature sheet if needed.
8/20/18:
Welcome Back to School!!!
Biology: class expectations, seating charts, Get-to -know you activity; Hmwk - parent signature sheet & finish Bioglyph activity
6/6/18 - 6/7/18:
FINAL EXAMS - Have a great summer!!
6/5/18:
Accel Bio: Spring Final Exam BINGO review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for EC
6/4/18:
Accel Bio: Final Exam review crossword;Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, make BINGO cards for tomorrow's review
6/1/18:
Accel Bio: textbooks turned in to library, finish video; Hmwk - study as needed for final exam
5/31/18:
Accel Bio: Digestive System Miniquiz, continue video: Something the Lord Made;Hmwk - bring textbook for book return tomorrow.
5/30/18:
Accel Bio: video "Something The Lord Made";Hmwk - finish Cornell notes as needed
5/29/18:
Accel Bio: Respiratory System notes;Hmwk pg 465 review questions (write out questions),
DUE THURS - individual Cornell notes on pgs 418-422
5/21-22/18:
Accel Bio: Frog Dissections ; Hmwk - work on lab questions/alt lab assignment as needed - Due Wed 5/23
5/18/18:
Accel Bio: Nervous, Immune & Human Body systems test; Hmwk - bring gloves if you want them for Monday's lab, work on final exam study guide as needed (download from Aeries)
5/17/18:
Accel Bio: review crossword for Nervous system, Immune system & human body systems test; Hmwk - finish crossword and study guide as needed.
5/15 & 5/16:
Accel Bio: work on frog books for next week's dissection (due Thurs 5/17); Hmwk - work on frog book and study guide as needed
5/14/18:
Accel Bio: finish Immune system notes (immune system disorders - allergies, autoimmune diseases), BrainPop video - Immune System, introduce frog book (due Thurs); - work on study guide as needed
5/11/18:
Accel Bio: continue Immune System notes, BrainPop video on vaccinations; Hmwk - Nervous, Immune & Body Systems study guide due Fri 5/18
5/10/18:
Accel Bio: intro to the Immune System (nonspecific defenses - skin, mucus, tears). Start Specific respnse - humoral response; Hwmk - Drugs & the Nervous system wksht (INB)
5/9/18:
Accel Bio: The Effects of Drugs on the Nervous system outline notes;Hwmk- finish outline notes as needed, INB due tomorrow
5/8/18:
Accel Bio: INB table of contents, Nervous System Miniquiz, brain dominance lab; Hmwk - nervous system wksht (INB) and finish brain dominance lab questions.
5/7/18:
Accel Bio: Response time lab; hmwk - finish lab as needed, finish notes for tomorrow's miniquiz.
5/4/18:
Accel Bio: review grade requirements & progress reports, quick lecture on nervous system (no notes) ;Hmwk - individual Cornell notes (Frog Book) pgs 488 - 494 & open-note quiz (due Tues 5/8)
5/3/18:
Accel Bio: Nervous system Ant guide, individual read of Nervous System (dragonfly book); Hmwk - Review Questions #1-5 pg 494 (Frog Book) write out questions.
5/2/18:
Accel Bio: Finish Body Systems notes (tissue types); Hmwk - none
5/1/18:
Accel Bio: Body systems notes (homeostasis, feedback inhibition);Hmwk - none
4/30/18:
Accel Bio: Body systems anticipation guide, individual read of "Human Body Systems" (dragonfly text); Hmwk - review questions (dragonfly text) pg 896 #1-5 - write out questions in addition to your answer.
4/27/18:
Accel Bio: Mutant Planet video - Japan; Hmwk - none
4/26/18:
Accel Bio: Evolution Unit test
4/25/18:
Accel Bio: INB TOC (due Thurs), Create Individual Evolution crossword (min 25 terms); Hmwk - study for tomorrows test, finish study guide, crossword & notebook as needed.
4/23 & 24/18:
Accel Bio: Population & Adaptations lab; Hwmk- finish lab report and study guide as needed
4/20/18:
Accel Bio: Evolution Unit test Study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Wed)
4/18-19/18:
Accel Bio: finish Evolution vocab & concepts notes; Hmwk - none
4/17/18:
Accel Bio: Evolution Vocab & Concepts notes; Hmwk - pg 252 #1-5 (write out questions)
4/16/18:
Accel Bio: Origin of Species notes; Hmwk - none
4/13/18:
Accel Bio: work on Section 15-2 & 15-3 worksheets; Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed
4/12/18:
Accel Bio: Finish Genes & Variation notes (directional, disruptive selection); Hmwk - finish anticipation guide
4/11/18:
Accel Bio: Genes & Variation anticipation Guide, start notes (forms of genetic variation); Hmwk - work on INB as needed
4/10/18:
Accel Bio: INB Table of contents, evolution vocabulary worksheet; Hmwk - write out and answer review questions #1-5 on pg 239, finish vocab sheet as needed
4/9/18:
Accel Bio: finish "Darwin Presents His Case" notes (homologous structures, embryonic development); Hmwk - none
3/30/18:
Accel Bio: continue "Darwin Presents His Case" notes (fossil record, geographic distribution of species); hmwk - none
3/29/18:
Accel Bio: "And Man Created Dog" video; Hmwk - none
3/26 - 3/28:
Accel Bio: Genetic Disorders presentations; Hmwk - work on Cornell notes as needed for tomorrow
3/23/18:
Accel Bio: lecture/notes - Darwin presents his case (artificial selection); hmwk - work on presentations as needed, write individual Cornell notes from pgs 243-253 in Frog book (due WEd 3/28)
3/22/18:
Accel Bio: Theory of Evolution Wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed, work on presentations as needed
3/21/18:
Accel Bio: finish notes on scientists that influenced Darwin (Lamark, Malthus); Hmwk - none
3/20/18:
Accel Bio: class lecture/notes - scientists that influenced Darwin's thinking (Hutton, Lyell); Hmwk- work on brochures as needed, due tomorrow
3/19/18:
Accel Bio: intro to Charles Darwin - voyage of Beagle & its findings, finish working on DNA models (due at end of period today); Hmwk - work on Genetic disorders project as needed.
3/16/18:
Accel Bio: DNA Model Building Day (due at end of class); Hmwk - work on Genetic Disorders Research project as needed
3/15/18:
Accel Bio: DNA Model Building Day;Hmwk - work on Genetic Disorders Research project as needed
3/14/18:
Accel Bio: Introduce research portion of project, assign genetic disorder, work on research/model planning in class; Hmwk - work on model prep or Genetic Disorders Research project as needed
3/13/18:
Accel Bio: pass out & discuss DNA model requirements (building days on Thurs & Fri), Hemophelia article & related questions; Hmwk - prepare for model building days (due end of class on Friday) & finish article questions as needed
3/12/18:
Accel Bio: Intro to pedigree charts - notes & practice problems; Hmwk - pedigree chart problem
3/8/18:
Accel Bio: DNA & Protein Synthesis Test; Hmwk- check email for info about DNA project
3/7/18:
Accel Bio: Stations review for test;Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for test
3/6/18:
Accel Bio: DNA & Protein Synthesis Study Guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
3/5/18:
Accel Bio: review mutations, start Genetic Engineering notes; Hmwk - study for test as needed (Thurs)
3/2/18:
Accel Bio: Day 2 Protein Synthesis Lab: Hmwk - review for upcoming test as needed
3/1/18:
Accel Bio: Day 1 of Protein Synthesis Lab: Hmwk - protein synthesis & mutations worksheets
2/28/18:
Accel Bio: review protein synthesis process, start mutations notes; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
2/27/18:
Accel Bio: finish RNA & Protein Synthesis notes (transciption & translation); Hmwk - DNA /RNA wksht
2/26/18:
Accel Bio: start RNA & protein synthesis notes; Hmwk - none
2/21/18:
Accel Bio: Finish DNA notes - base pairing, DNA replication;Hmwk - drawm & label DNA molecule on back of 1st pg of DNA notes, DNA wksht
2/22/18:
Accel Bio: DNA lecture (evolution of it's structure, transformation, base-pairing, nucleotides: Hmwk - work on Paper Pets as needed, due tomorrow.
2/21/18:
Accel Bio: Paper Pets Project day 2 - dihybrid cross of parental traits with reflection of results, sex-linked cross with story & reflection; Hmwk - work on Paper Pets project as needed - due Fri
2/19/18:
Accel Bio: Paper Pets Project Day 1 (due Fri 2/23) - complete parents and start work on offspring;Hmwk - work on offsspring as needed
2/16/18:
Accel Bio: Genetics test; Hmwk - none
2/15/18:
Accel Bio: work on study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide, test tomorrow, INB due tomorrow
2/14/18:
Accel Bio: Genetics white board test review; Hmwk- start work on study guide (due Fri)
2/13/18:
Accel Bio: Close-notes (fill-in information) on Multiple alleles & Sex-Linked traits, INB table of contents ;Hmwk - work on notebook as needed (due Fri), start studying for Genetics test (Fri)
2/9/18:
Accel Bio: Incomplete/Co-dominance worksheet packet, discuss class offerings in Science for next year; Hmwk- finish packet as needed, as well as Punnett Square article on Aeries
2/8/18:
Accel Bio: Introduction to Non-Mendelian Genetics (Incomplete Dominance & Co-Dominance), explain Punnett Square article (found in Aeries - due Tues 2/15); Hmwk- work on article as needed
2/7/18:
Accel Bio: Simple Dominance quiz, work on dihybrid cross practice problems;Hmwk - finish practice problems packet (due at start of class)
2/6/18:
Accel Bio: practice Dihybrid cross calculations (16-square punnett); Hmwk - work on packet as needed (due end of class on Wed), study for tomorrow's monohybrid cross quiz (4-square punnett calculations)
2/5/18:
Accel Bio: Intro to dihybrid crosses (Ameoba Sister's video & notes), explanation of how to perform a 16-square punnett square cross;Hmwk - none
2/2/18:
Accel Bio: Day 2 of Gummi Bears Genetics Lab; Hmwk - finish lab report, picture of punnett squares & reflection (due Mon)
2/1/18:
Accel Bio: Gummi Bear Genetics Lab Day (must complete at least section 1) ;Hmwk - work on lab as needed.
1/31/18:
Accel Bio: review homework problems, work on INB punnett square wksht and practice problems wksht; Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed, add extra items to INB (due tomorrow)
1/30/18:
Accel Bio: class notes & lecture on Punnet square calculations; Hmwk - Woolybooger Punnett Square practice.
1/29/18:
Accel Bio: INB Table of contents, Basic concepts/vocab related to genetics: dominant, recessive, genotype, phenotype, hoomozygous & heterozygous; Hmwk - none
1/26/18:
Accel Bio: Cell Growth & Division Test
1/25/18:
Accel Bio: Test review; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed, study for test
1/24/18:
Accel Bio: review the processes involved with make-up work due to absence, review Meiosis, work on Cell Growth & Development study guide; Hmwk - stages of meiosis wksht (due Thurs), work on study guide as needed (due Fri)
1/23/18:
Accel Bio: finish Cancer & Stem cell notes (cancer treatments, stem cells, stem cell video), finish microscope lab the last 10 min of class
1/22/18:
Accel Bio: Day 2 Microscope Lab (Stages of Mitosis & Elodea); Hmwk - finish notes for tomorrow's open-note quiz (see 1/18 info), class is open during 5th period if you want to work on your lab.
1/19/18:
Accel Bio: Day 1 Microscope Lab (Letter E sketches & magnification calcs); Hmwk - work on lab as needed
1/18/18:
Accel Bio: Mitosis vs Meiosis wksht, continue Cancer & Stem cell notes;Hwmk-write individual Cornell notes from Frog Book (pgs 194-198)
1/17/18:
Accel Bio: Write individual Cornell notes on Meiosis (sect 11-4 dragonfly book); Hmwk - finish notes as needed, write out & answer review questions on pg 278 #1-5
1/16/18:
Accel Bio: Cell Cycle & Mitosis miniquiz, INB set up ; Hmwk - work on notebook as needed (due Thurs)
1/15/17: MLK Holiday
1/12/18:
Accel Bio: BrainPop videos - Mitosis, Mitosis in a winter Wonderland video, start Cancer & Stem Cells notes
1/11/18:
Accel Bio: review mitosis & cell cycle review wksht, Continue Cell cycle notes - phases of mitosis;Hmwk
1/10/18:
Accel Bio: continue Cell Growth & Division notes (chromosomes, cell cycle); Hmwk - none
10/9/18:
Accel Bio: Cell Growth & Division Ant Guide, start Cell Growth & Division notes (DNA overload, cell size effects on transport); Hmwk - pg 139 # 1-6 (write out questions)
1/8/18: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Accel Bio: review class expectations & policies for second semester; Hmwk - Sem II Goals Essay
12/21 & 12/22/17:
Final Exams
12/20/17:
BINGO review; Hmwk- study for final exam as needed
12/19/17:
Make BINGO cards for tomorrow's review;Hmwk - study for final exam as needed
12/18/17:
Finish " Gattaca", Hmwk - Sem I Review Crossword (due Wed)
12/1/17:
Accel Bio - Pigments in a Leaf lab; Hmwk - complete lab questions as needed
11/30/17:
Accel Bio - Continue Rxns of Photosynthesis lecture (light - dependent/independent reactions); Hmwk - photosynthesis wksht(INB)
11/29/17:
Accel Bio - The Rxns of Photosynthesis lecture/notes (anatomy of chloroplast, NADPH); Hmwk - sect 8-1 INB Wksht
11/28/17:
Accel Bio - Energy & Life anticipation guide, class lecture/notes on Energy & Life;Hmwk - finish ant guide as needed.
11/27/17:
Accel Bio - Finish "The Blob" video; Hmwk - read sections 4.5-4.7, write out and answer questions on pg 96 #1-5.
11/17/17:
Accel Bio - Cell Transport & Cellular Organization quiz, continute "The Blob" ;Hmwk - none - work on EC study guide as needed. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
11/16/17:
Accel Bio - Day 3 of Gummi Bear Osmosis Lab, review notes on Diversity of LIfe; Hmwk - study for quiz as needed, finish lab packet as needed (due tomorrow)
11/15/17:
Accel Bio - Day 2 of Gummi Bear Osmosis Lab, finish cell transport notes (endocytosis & exocytosis);Hmwk - work on lab as needed, INB due tomorrow
11/14/17:
Accel Bio - Day 1 of Gummi Bear Osmosis Lab (collect initial data), continue Movement Through a Membrane notes (Osmostic presssure, facilitated diffusion);Hmwk - work on lab as needed
11/13/17:
Accel Bio - INB table of contents & set up, Discuss Final Exam Study Guide, Contiinue Movement Through a Membrane notes;Hmwk -Quiz on Friday (Cell Transport & Cellular Organization ) study as needed.
11/9/17:
Accel Bio- Cell Structures Quiz, continue watching "The Blob";Hmwk - none
11/8/17:
Accel Bio- cell organelles INB wksht, lecture/notes on Movement Through a Membrane; Hmwk - Cell City wksht & study for organelles quiz
11/7/17:
Accel Bio- Cells miniquiz, cell anatomy wksht; Hmwk - finish cell anatomy wksht as needed, start studying for organelles quiz (on Thurs)
11/6/17:
Accel Bio - Cell structures anticipation guide, class lecture on cell theory; Hmwk - finish anticipation guide as needed, finish individual cornell notes on sectins 5.1-5.3 for tomorrow's open note quiz.
11/2/17:
Accel Bio - announce individual notes assignment (section 5.1-5.3, pgs 122-128), Individual read of "Bees in Peril" article; Hmwk - write 1/2 pg summary and application of article to our course work.
11/1/17:
Accel Bio - Cell Theory notes outline; Hmwk - work on INB as needed
10/31/17:
Accel Bio - The Nature of Matter & Chemistry of Life test, INB table of contents; Hmwk - work on INB as needed (due Thurs)
10/30/17:
Accel Bio - Quiz Bowl test review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for test
10/27/17:
Accel Bio - Toothpickase Enzyme Lab;Hmwk- finish lab report as needed (due Mon)
10/26/17:
Accel Bio - work on Nature of Matter & Chemistry of Life study guide (due Tues 10/31);Hmwk- work on study guide as needed.
10/25/17:
Accel Bio - Chemical Reactions & Enzymes notes/lecture; Hmwk- none
10/24/17:
Accel Bio - continue Carbon compounds notes (lipids, proteins, nucleic acids); Hmwk - pg 103 #1-4, write out questions (Frog book).
10/23/17:
Accel Bio - class lecture/notes on carbon compounds (charact of Carbon, carbohydrates); Hmwk- none
10/20/17:
Accel Bio - carbon compounds Ant Guide, read Prentice Hall Text (in class), sect 2-3; Hmwk - atoms/ions wksht
10/19/17:
Accel Bio - finish Nature of Matter notes (isotopes, compounds, bonding, ions); Hmwk - atomic particles wksht
10/18/17:
Accel Bio: add vocab to INB list (invasive species, constant, variable), class lecture/notes on The Nature of Matter (atoms, electrons, protons & neutrons); Hwmk - none
10/17/17:
Accel Bio - Biodiversity & Human Interactions miniquiz (pg 69-77 of Frog text), The Nature of Matter anticipation guide; Hwmk - finish anticipation guide as needed.
10/16/17:
Accel Bio - review most commonly missed items on test & Owl Pellet Lab, work on lab questions or pg 69-77 notes as needed; Hmwk- work on notes and lab questions as needed
10/13/17:
Accel Bio - Lab: River Venture population simulation; Hmwk - work on lab questions as needed (due Tues 10/17)
10/12/17:
Accel Bio - Ecosystems & Populations test;Hmwk - none
10/11/17:
Accel Bio - review limits to population growth, class test review; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed.
10/10/17:
Accel Bio -finish How Ecosystems Change lecture/notes (threatened vs endangered vs extinct species), start working on study guide for Thursday's test; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
10/9/17:
Accel Bio - announce Ecosystems & Populations test (Thurs), announce individual Cornell notes assignment (due Tues 10/17) sections 3.7-3.10 of Frog text at home (pgs 69-77). Continue How Populations Grow lecture/notes ;Hmwk - (take pic/get copy) of pg 123 of Prentice Hall text do the Population Trends assignment & answer #1-6 review questions
10/5/17:
Accel Bio -class lecture/notes "How Populations Grow';Hmwk - none
10/4/17:
Accel Bio - add terms to vocab list (weathering, erosion, horizontal, vertical & specific heat capacity), continue climate notes (the Effects of latitude on climate);hmwk - climate zones wksht (for notebook - INB), work on notebook as needed
10/3/14:
Accel Bio -review notebook set-up, start Effects of Climate notes;Hmwk- none
10/2/17:
Accel Bio -INB (notebook) table of contents (notebook due Thurs), Eaten Alive video;Hmwk - none
9/29/17:
Accel Bio - continue succession notes (primary succession), work on ecological succession wksht; Hmwk- finish ecological succession wksht as needed.
9/28/17:
Accel Bio- Ecological succession notes/lecture, INB activity - Aquarium ecosystem;Hmwk - finish aquarium activity as needed.
9/27/17:
Accel Bio -What Shapes an Ecosystem lecture/notes;Hmwk - work Owl Pellet Lab as needed - due tomorrow
9/26/17:
Accel Bio - What Shapes and Ecosystem Vocab worksheet; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
9/22/17:
Accel Bio - Owl Pellet Lab Day 2; Hmwk - work on lab as needed ( due Thursday)
9/22/17:
Accel Bio - Owl Pellet Lab Day 1; Hmwk - work on lab as needed
9/21/17:
Accel Bio - introduce research portion of owl pellet lab; Hmwk - finish group research write-up and bibliography (one for group), please have poster board no later than Monday 9/25
9/20/17:
Accel Bio - Biosphere test; Hmwk - none
9/19/17:
Accel Bio - pg 91-96 open note miniquiz, review carbon cycle diagram & notebook set up, work on study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide and study for tomorrow's test as needed
9/18/17:
Accel Bio - continue biogeochemical cycle notes, phosphorus cycle & carbon cycle;Hmwk- finish carbon cycle diagram, work on study guide as needed (due Wed before test)
9/15/17:
Accel Bio - Food web wksht, continue biogeochemical cycles notes - the nitrogen cycle;Hmwk- none
9/14/17:
Accel Bio - discuss late pass policies, continue Biogeochemical cycles notes; Hmwk - work on food web/food chain project as needed (due tomorrow)
9/13/17:
Accel Bio - review guidelines for notebook corrections guidelines (this notebook only - due by Fri), start biogeochemical cycles notes;hmwk - pg 15 #1-5 write out and answer questions
9/12/17:
Accel Bio - work on group food chain/food web project ( due Fri); Hmwk - work on project as needed
9/11/17:
Accel Bio - finish lecture/notes on Energy flow, work on food webs activity; Hmwk - none
9/8/17:
Accel Bio - Energy Flow reading quiz, continue lecture/ notes on Energy flow, start food webs activity; Hmwk - none
9/7/17:
Accel Bio - review make up to C policy (can be used on last test), review notebook set-up for tomorrow, class lecture/notes on Energy Flow; Hmwk - review questions pg 11 #2-5 (Frog book), write out questions & answer, notebook (INB) due tomorrow
9/6/17:
Accel Bio - review Cornell notes format, ecological levels foldable (notebook); Hwmk - finish foldable as needed, read section 3-2: Energy Flow (dragonfly book), trade in dragonfly book for frog book by tomorrow for book assignment.
9/5/17:
Accel Bio - Students must have Frog textbook by Thurs 9/7, What is Ecology? notes/lecture;Hmwk - finish Cornell notes of ecological methods, finish notebook items - Notebook (INB) due by Friday
9/1/17:
Accel Bio - Notebook (INB) set-up;Hmwk - finish title page for notebook
8/31/17:
Accel Bio - Intro to Science test; Hmwk - bring notebook for set-up tomorrow
8/30/17:
Accel Bio - sci method examples, review graphs notes; Hmwk - scientific method packet, finish Sponge Bob Sci method wksht, study for tomorrow's test (sci method, lab reports & graphs)
8/29/17:
Accel Bio - sci method examples, intro to graphs notes;Hmwk - finish Cornell notes on types of graphs (what type of data are they used for, draw examples & write at least 5 questions in left column.
8/28/17:
Accel Bio - intro to bellwork & cursive writing, lecture on lab reports, work on lab as needed;Hmwk - lab wksht, graph & data tables due tomorrow.
8/25/17:
Accel Bio: Scientific Method Quiz, start Thumb Wars lab;Hmwk - calculate averages for columns in data table.
8/24/17:
Accel Bio- class lecture/notes on Scientific Method; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's quiz on sections 1-1 & 1-2 (review wksht & notes as well)
8/23/17:
Accel Bio - class read of sections 1-1 & 1-2 (Dragonfly text); Hmwk - scientific method worksheet
8/22/17:
Accel Bio:
review class syllabus, continue name game; Hmwk - parent signature for syllabus, screenshot of Mrs. Pickering's homework page (printed out, black & white copy)
8/21/17: WELCOME!!!
Accelerated Bio: class description, seating charts; Hmwk - Sem I Goals (2 paragraph essay)
6/6/17:
Accel Phys Sci: BINGO review;Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for finals
Chem: class video
Bio: BINGO review;Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for finals
6/5/17:
Accel Phys Sci: work on BINGO cards; Hmwk- study for BINGO review
Chem: finish video
Bio: work on BINGO cards; Hmwk- study for BINGO review
6/2/17:
Accel Phys Sci: return books to library, Sem II review crossword;Hmwk- finish crossword as needed
Chem: class video
Bio: finish frog dissection; Hmwk - finish frog dissection lab packet
6/1/17:
Accel Phys Sci: CA geology - mineral resources
Chem: Sem II final exam
Bio: Frog dissection
5/31/17:
Accel Phys Sci: CA geology - Water resources
Chem: Chem Final Exam, study guide due
Bio: CAASPP test
5/30/17:
Accel Phys Sci: CA geology - natural hazards
Chem: Chem Final Exam;Hmwk- finish study guide as needed - due tomorrow
Bio: CAASPP test;Hmwk - finish frog books as neede due tomorrow
5/19/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Space Unit Test
Chem: stoichiometry group review wksht;hmwk- finish wksht as needed
Bio: Digestive system miniquiz, work on Circulatory, Respiratory & Digestive system study guide (due next FRi);Hwmk - work on study guide as needed
5/18/17:
Accel Phys Sci: work on study guide, Quizlet review for test; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test
Chem: finish work on Mideival Mess Lab report; Hmwk- finish lab report as needed - due tomorrow
Bio: individual Cornell notes on sect 38-2: The digestive system;Hmwk- INB due tomorrow, finish notes as needed for tomorrow's open-note test.
5/17/17:
Accel Phys Sci: review Universal Law of Gravitation & Inverse-Square Law, work on Space unit test Study guide; Hmwk- work on study guide as needed
Chem: work on Midieval Mess Lab Report as needed; Hmwk - work on lab report as needed
Bio: respiratory system notes;Hmwk - none
5/16/17:
Accel Phys Sci: finish solar system notes; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Chem: Midieval Mess Lab - test unknowns;Hmwk- work on group lab report - due Fri - NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Bio: finish circulatory system notes;Hmwk- circulatory system foldable
5/15/17:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, class notes on Nebular Theory, classification of planets; Hmwk - none
Chem: Continue Midieval Mess Lab (Base scale);Hmwk - work on lab report as needed
Bio: INB TOC, continue class notes on circulatory system;Hmwk - none
5/12/17:
Accel Phys Sci: introduce SDCP best work upload, individual class read of formation of the solar system;Hmwk - none
Chem: Midieval Mess Lab (Acid Scale) ;Hmwk - work on lab report as needed
Bio: Immune system quiz, start circulatory system notes;Hmwk - none
5/10/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Galaxies notes; Hmwk- none
Chem: class notes - naming Acids & Bases; Hmwk- none
Bio: Practice CAASPP test (state science test)
5/9/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Galaxies & Universe anticipation guide, start Galaxy notes;Hmwk; none
Chem: continue Acids & Bases notes - ID of conjugate acids & bases;Hmwk- Bronsted-Lowry wksht
Bio: Immune System notes;Hwmk- none - work on DNA model Make up to C as needed - due by Friday.
5/8/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Sun & Moon notes (eclipses, features);hmwk - Sun & Moon review questions
Chem: continue notes (Bronsted-Lowry Acids & Bases) ;Hmwk - pH & pOh wksht
Bio: Brain side dominance lab;Hmwk - finish lab as needed
5/5/17:
Accel Phys Sci - finish "Hidden Figures" video;Hmwk- none
Chem: Acids & base notes, finish video
Bio: Chapt 35 test; Hmwk- nonoe
5/4/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Sun & moon notes (origins of moon); Hmwk - none
Chem: Individual read of sect 15-1 what are acids & bases?;Hmwk - none
Bio: Quizlet review of Human body systems & the Nervous system;hmwk - finish chapter 35 review questions (pg 917 #1-24), study for tomorrow's test
5/3/17:
Accel Phys Sci: notes: intro to Sun & solar system ;Hmwk- none
Chem: review Le Chatelier's Principles, work on Chemistry Equilibrium wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Bio: Chapter 35 review Pg 917 #1-24; Hmwk - finish chapter review as needed
5/2/17:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on remainder of stars notes;Hmwk - draw star life cycle diagram on back on pg 2 of notes, INB due tomorrow
Chem: Work on Le Chatelier's Principle/ Equilibrium graphic organizer wksht; Hmwk - review questions pg 518 #1-7 (write out questions)
Bio: start fill-in notes on Drugs & the nervous system (sect 35-5), finish remainder of notes individually;Hmwk - finish sect 35-5 notes as needed
5/1/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Stars notes; Hmwk -
Chem: continue notes on equilibrium;Hmwk - none
Bio: drugs & the nervous system ant guide, class read of section 35-5; Hmwk - none
4/28/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Hidden Figures video
Chem: class lectue/notes calculations, read sect 14-3: Equilibrium Systems & stress
Bio: Reaction Time Lab; Hmwk - finish lab report as needed
4/27/17:
4/26/17:
Accel Phys Sci: stars anticipation guide, class read pg 709-718;Hmwk - finish ant guide as needed
Chem:
4/25/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Energy test; Hmwk -none
Chem: class note - equilibrium;Hmwk - pg 501 review #1-9 write out questions
Bio: continue Inside the Human Body video; Hmwk- none
4/24/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Hidden Figures video; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed
Chem: Individual Cornell notes on sect 14.1- Equilibrium;Hmwk- finish notes as needed
Bio: Inside the Human Body video;hmwk- none
4/21/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Energy Study guide: hmwk- finish study guide as needed
Chem: Chapt 13 test - Solutions
Bio: Chapt 16 & 17 test; hmwk - none
4/20/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Work & Power Lab; Hmwk - finish lab questions as needed, MT car poster due tomorrow
Chem: Solutions Quizlet review;Hmwk - study for chapt 13 test tomorrow
Bio: work on 17.4 review questions #1-5;Hmwk- finish review questions as needed, finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test.
4/19/17
Accel Phys Sci: review INB requirements, Power, Machines & Energy Sources miniquiz, review Work, KE & PE wksht answers;Hmwk- INB due tomorrow, work on MT poster as needed
Chemistry; work on section 13-3 review problems (evens) & 13-4 review questions (odds);Hmwk- finish review questions as needed
Bio: Evolution quizlet review; Hmwk - DNA model due tomorrow (at start of class), work on study guide as needed for Fri's test
4/18/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Mousetrap Car race;Hmwk - finish race calculations, work on MT poster as needed - due Fri
Chemistry: video day for students not attending "Every 15 Minutes"
Bio: Chapt 16 & 17 study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed
4/17/17:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on Power, Machines & Sources of Energy , second half of class will be for working on Mousetrap cars and/or posters - race tomorrow; Hmwk - finish notes by Wed
Chem: Individual read of sections 13.3 & 13.4;Hmwk - Solutions Review Wksht
Bio: DNA model work day; Hmwk- work on model as needed (due Thursday)
4/10/11:
Accel Phys Sci: Review requirements & deadlines for mousetrap car project, continued Energy notes (Potential Energy);Hmwk - none
Chem: individual read of section 13-1: What is a Solution?; Hwmk- pg 445 #1-19 (odd) write out questions
Bio: class read of section 16-2;Hmwk- none
3/31/17:
Accel Phys Sci: introduce Mouse Trap Car project; Hmwk- collect materials & research for project over break - building starts Wed 4/12
Bio: Introduce DNA model project;Hmwk - collect materials for project Building day is Fri 4/14
Chem: work on Ideal Gas Law wksht;Hmwk- finish wksht as needed
3/30/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws test;Hmwk- none
Chem: Boyle's Law Lab;Hmwk- finish lab report as needed, due at beginning of class tomorrow
Bio: Chapter 15 test - Evolution;Hmwk- INB due tomorrow
3/29/17:
Accel Phys Sci: clicker review on Newton's Laws; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed & study for tomorrow's test
Chem: finish Ideal Gas Law notes & gas stoichiometery;Hmwk- Ideal Gas Law & Combined Gas Law Worksheet (this side only)
Bio: explain adaptations wksht for INB, continue chapt 16 & 17 vocab notes;Hmwk- finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
3/28/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Energy Ant Guide, start Energy notes; Hmwk- none
Chem: continue Ideal Gas Laws notes & formula; Hmwk- none
Bio: video - "And Man Created Dog";Hmwk- work on study guide as needed for test on Thursday
3/27/17:
Accel Phys Sci: INB table of contents, Newton's 3rd Law miniquiz, work on Newton's Laws study guide; Hmwk- work study guide as needed (due Thurs)
Chem: Charles' Law, Gay-Lassac's & Avogadro's law miniquiz, review Charles' & Boyle's Laws wksht answers, start Ideal Gas Law notes; Hmwk - none
Bio: work on Chapt 15 study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
3/23/17:
Accel Phys Sci: review force problems wksht, continue Newton's laws notes (friction); Hmwk - none
Chem: Continue gas Laws notes - Boyle's Law; Hwmk - Boyle's Law wksht
Bio: Chapt 16 & 17 vocabulary notes;Hmwk- study for 15.1 & 15.2 quiz.
3/22/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Continue Newton's Laws note (balanced vs unbalanced forces);Hmwk - Forces wksht
Chem: review pressure conversions wksht, start notes on Gas Laws;Hwmk - none
Bio: sect 15.1 & 15.2 vocab wksht; Hwmk- finish wksht as needed
3/21/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Newton's laws notes (force calculations);Hmwk- finish INB force wksht
Chem: finish Properties of Gas notes (pressure conversions); Hmwk- pressure conversions wksht
Bio: complete the "Create a Creature" activity; Hmwk - finish Create a Creature assignment.
3/20/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws ant guide, start Newton's Laws notes;Hmwk - none
Chem: individual read of sect 12-1: Properties of Gases; Hmwk - review questions pg 422 #1-10 write out questions.
Bio: finish "Darwin Presents His Case" notes, embryo quiz; Hmwk - none
3/17/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Weather, Climate & Biogeochemical Cycles test; Hmwk- none
Chem: Chapt 10/11 test; Hmwk- none
Bio: lecture/notes - "Darwin Presents his case" , selective breeding vs natural selection; Hmwk- none
3/16/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Chapt 27/38 clicker review;Hmwk - study for tomorrow's test, finish study guide, INB due tomorrow.
Chemistry: Chapt 10/11 test;Hmwk -none
Bio: class notes" Ideas that Shaped Darwin's thinking"; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
3/15/17:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Biogeochemical Cycles notes, review Carbon cycle diagram;Hwmk- work on study guide as needed
Chem: finish video, review Gas & boiling Wksht; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed, INB due tomorrow.
Bio: sect 15-1 anticipation guide, chapt 15 reading worksheet; Hmwk- finish ant guide & worksheet as needed
3/14/17:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, continue Biogoechemical cycles notes; Hmwk- Carbon Cycle diagram
Chem: Gas & Heat wksht, work on study guide; Hmwk- work on study guide as needed
Bio: Chapt 12 test; Hmwk - none
3/13/17:
Accel Phys Sci: intro to biogeochemical cycles (water cycle); Hmwk - work on study guide as needed
Chem: work on chapt 10/11 study guide; Hmwk- work on study guide as needed
Bio: Jeopardy review - DNA/RNA; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
3/9/17:
Accel Phys Sci: review weather forecasting notes, finish class video, finish class notes after video: Hmwk- finish notes as needed
Chem: continue video, pass out study guides; Hmwk- work on study guide as needed
Bio: Continue Protein synthesis lab; Hmwk- work on study guide as needed.
3/8/17:
Accel Phys Sci: group notes on weather forecasting & Severe Storms (sections 27.5 & 27.6 - Old text/ chapt 38 new); Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Chem: Review essential parts of a phase diagram;Hmwk - phase diagram/boiling & freezing point graphs wkshts
Bio: Day 1 of Protein Synthesis Lab;Hmwk - none
3/7/17:
Accel Phys Sci: complete Air Masses, Fronts & Storms notes;hmwk - none
Chem: continue Phase Diagram notes; Hmwk - none
Bio: Chapt 12 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed (due day of test - Tues 3/14)
3/6/17:
Accel Phys Sci: continue video
Chem; start chapt 12.1 notes; Hmwk - none
Bio: work on Mutations wksht; Hmwk- finish wksht as needed
3/3/17:
Accel Phys Sci: video day
Chem: video day
Bio: notes outline wksht on mutations (sect 12.4) ;Hmwk - finish mutations notes as needed.
3/2/17:
Accel Phys Sci: start Air Masses notes; Hmwk - none
Chem:
Bio:
3/1/17:
Accel Phys Sci: review Air Behavior & Stability notes, Hmwk - Review Questions pg 679 #1,2,3,6 & 8
(new text pg 697 #1-5)
Chem: Section 11.2 Miniquiz, work on Specific Heat Lab calculations & quesions; Hmwk - finish lab report as needed, INB due tomorrow.
Bio: finish RNA & Protein Synthesis notes; Hmkw - none
2/28/17:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, section 27.1 & 27.2 miniquiz, continue video: Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Chem: INB TOC, Specific Heat of a Metal Lab; Hmwk - make change of temp calcs on lab for tomorrow's calculations
Bio: INB TOC, class notes RNA & protein synthesis;Hmwk - finish DNA wksht for INB
2/27/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Individual Cornell notes on sections 27.1 & 27.2 (sections 38.1 & 38.2 in new text); Hmwk - finish notes as needed for tomorrow's open-note quiz
Chem: Individual Cornell notes on chapter 11, section 2 - "Intermolecular Forces";Hmwk - finish notes as needed for tomorrow's open-note quiz.
Bio: outline notes for section 12.3 - RNA & PRotein Synthesis; Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
2/24/17:
Accel Phys Sci: introduce new bellwork cursive policy, start class video; Hmwk - none
Chem: introduce new bellwork cursive policy, start class video; Hmwk - none
Bio: BrainPop video on DNA
2/23/17:
Accel Phys Sci: BrainPop videos; Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on Weather & Climate
Chem: continue State & State changes notes; Hmwk - review questions pg 384 #1-15 (odd) - write out questions.
Bio: finish Chromosomes & DNA replication notes ; Hmwk - DNA structure notes wksht
2/22/17:
Accel Phys Sci: finish weather & climate notes (topography's effect on climate), climate graph worksheets; Hmwk - finish graph (in pairs) as needed
Chem: start State & State changes notes;hmwk - draw, color & label Figure 5, pg 381 on back of first page of notes
Bio: Chromosomes & DNA Replication notes;Hmwk - pg 299 Review questions #1-6, write out & answer questions.
2/21/17:
Accel Phys Sci: intro to Weather & Climate; class notes & lecture; Hmwk - none
Chem: finish Sect 10-3 & 10-4 notes, individual read of chapt 11, section 1;Hmwk - none
Bio: practice CAASP computer test; Hmwk -none
2/17/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Thermodynamics & Thermal Energy test; Hmwk -none
Chem: section 10-3 & 10-4 notes
2/16/17:
Accel Phys Sci: work on thermal energy crossword & study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide & crossword as needed, study for tomorrow's test.
Chem: individual read of chapter 10, section 4 - Order & Spontaneity; Hmwk - pg 367 # 2-16 (even) write out questions
2/15/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Thermal Energy group presentations; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed
Chem: individual read of chapt 10 sect 4, Order & Spontanety; Hmwk - pg 367 Review questions #2-16 odd(write out questions), INB due tomorrow
Bio: INB TOC, class read of chapt 12, sect 1: DNA; Hmwk - complete scientists wksht
2/14/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Thermal Energy posters gallery walk;hmwk- prepare for tomorrow's group presentations.
Chem: INB TOC contine Using Enthalpy notes (sect 10.2);Hmwk- concept review wksht (pgs 79-80)
Bio: pedigree charts lecture;Hmwk- pedigree chart problems
2/13/17: HOLIDAY
2/10/17:
Accel Phys Sci: work on thermal energy concept posters;Hmwk - work on posters as needed for Tuesday's gallery walk
Chem: review concept review (pg 77-78) answers, start Section 10.2 notes
Bio: Genetics test;Hmwk - none
2/9/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Chapt 7 reading quiz, Assign concept poster groups, work on thermal energy posters;Hmwk - work on posters as needed
Chem: read section 10.2 Using Thermal Energy
Bio: Chapt 11 Study guide: hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for test.
2/8/17:
1/31/17:
Accel Phys Sci: finish wind notes;Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Chem: individual read of Chapt 6, section 3 - "Molecular Shapes"; Hmwk - review quesions for that section #1-11, write out questions
Bio: Continue Beyond dominant alleles notes; Hmwk - do #1-3 on wksht
1/30/17:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, Winds anticipation guide, start Winds notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: INB TOC, finish "Bogus Journey" video; Hmwk - none
Bio: INB TOC, review notebook set-up, start Beyond Dominant & Recessive Alleles notes; Hmwk - finish example problem in notes, Paper Pets due tomorrow
1/27/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Individual read of sections 26.4 & 26.6 - Oceans & Winds;Hmwk - none
Chem: Chapter 4 test - Periodic Trends; Hmwk - none
Bio: Simple Dominance Quiz, work on Paper Pets (due Tues); Hmwk - work on Paper Pets as needed
1/26/17:
Accel Phys Sci: section 26.3 & 26.5 miniquiz, review concepts that should be included in notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: Chapter 4 study guide; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
Bio: Introduce Paper Pets offspring (work on genotypes table & punnett squares): Hmwk - study for simple dominance quiz, work on Paper pets as needed.
1/25/17:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on 26.3 & 26.5 (old text) - Solar Energy & Driving Forces of Air motion; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz, lab due Fri
Chem: Day 3 (last day) of Periodic Trends lab in media center: Hmwk = study periodic table & trends for Friday's test
Bio: Day 1 of Paper Pets Project; Hmwk - finish paper pet parents (front & back sides)
1/24/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish atmosphere note;hmwk - 1/2 page summar about the atmosphere
Chem: Day 2 of Periodic Trends lab in media center; Hmwk - study periodic table & trends for test
Bio: review punnett square calculations;Hmwk - SpongeBob genetics
1/23/17:
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture - layers of atmosphere; Hmwk - colored & labeled diagram of atmospheric layers (on back of 1st pg of notes)
Chem: Day 1 of Periodic Trends lab in media center;Hmwk - study for periodic table/periodic trends test on Friday.
Bio: review how to do punnet square problems;Hmwk - finish pg 2 of Mendelian genetics packet
1/20/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Posters due at start of class, finish October Sky video; Hmwk - none
Chem: video day; Hmwk - none
Bio: Mendelian Genetics wksht packet; Hmwk - finish pg 1 of packet
1/18/17:
Accel Phys Sci: October Sky video; Hmwk - work on bottle rocket posters as needed - due tomorrow
Chem: review periodic trends, pass out new periodic tables, start video; Hmwk - none
Bio: finish Punnet Square notes; Hmwk - Woolyboogers punnet square problems
1/17/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Launch Day;Hmwk - work on rockets as needed (Due Fri)
Chem: finish periodic trends notes (electron affinity, melting pt, ionic radius); Hmwk - none
Bio: Intro to genetic crosses, start notes; Hmwk - none
1/13/17:
Accel Phys Sci: video - October Sky; Hmwk - none
Chem: Wksht packet on periodic table & trends; Hmwk - finish wksht pkt as needed
Bio: Genentic traits people search; Hmwk - finish people seach questions as needed (due tomorrow)
1/12/17:
Accel Phys Sci: Notebook set-up;Hmwk - none
Chem: continue Periodic trends notes, set up notebook; Hmwk -
Bio: notebook set-up; Hmwk - none
1/11/17:
Accel Phys Sci: begin class notes on the atmosphere (composition, evolution); Hmwk - write questions to notes taken so far & review notes.
Chem: class notes - Periodic trends; Hmwk - none
Bio: Begin Mendelian Genetics notes; Hmwk -none
1/10/17:
Accel Phys Sci: atmosphere ant guide, read sect 26.1- 26.2 (old text) - "The Atmosphere"; Hmwk - finish ant guide as needed.
Chem: individual read of sections 4.1 & 4.2 (The Periodic Table & it's trends); Hmwk - write out and answer review questions : pg 122 #3-7 & pg 131 # 1,3,6,7, 13
Bio: sect 11.1 anticipation guide, individual read of sect 11.1; Hmwk - finish ant guide as needed
1/9/17:
All Classes: semester II goals, review class procedures & requirements, new seating chart; Hmwk -finish sem II goals as needed.
12/22 & 12/23/15
All classes: final exams
12/21/16:
All classes: BINGO review; Hmwk- study for final exams
12/20/16:
All classes: make BINGO cards; Hmwk - study for final exams
12/19/16:
All classes: review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed
12/16/16:
Accel Phys Sci: work on bottle rocket posters as needed (launch postponed until Tues 1/10)
Chem: study for final exams
Bio: Standards prep review for chapters 3, 4 & 5 (just give letter answer); Hmwk - finish standards review as needed.
12/15/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Building day; Hmwk - work on project as needed
Chem: review limiting reactants; hmwk - practice problems #1-3
Bio: Chapt 10 standards review (write out questions & answers); Hmwk = finish stds review as needed.
12/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Building day; Hmwk - work on project poster as needed (due Tues)
Chem: mole/mass to volume stoichiometry;Hmwk- mole to volume conversions wksht
Bio: notes/lecture on regulating the cell cycle;Hmwk - none, but study for Friday's quiz (cell division, cell cycle and regulating the cell cycle)
12/13/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Motion Unit Test;Hmwk - finish bottle rocket pre-lab (due tomorrow)
Chem: mole to mass stoichiometry;Hmwk - mass to mole stoichiometry wksht
Bio: Cell division & cell cycle notes;Hmwk - none (study for Friday's quiz - cell division, cell cycle and regulating the cell cycle)
12/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: work on Motion unit test study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed
Chem: intro to stoichiometry: mole ratios;Hmwk - none
Bio: regulating the cell cycle wksht;Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
12/9/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review bottle rocket project requirements (due Wed 12/14), work on Motion test study guide;Hmwk - work on project & study guide as needed.
Chem: Intro to Stoichiometry
Bio: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration test; Hmwk - none
12/8/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue free-fall lecture (thrown objects or moving sideways);Hmwk - Free-fall II problems wksht
Chem: Day 2 of Chemical Rxns lab; Hmwk - finish lab report packet as needed
Bio: Section 9-1 Cellular Respiration wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed, study for Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration test, INB due tomorrow
12/7/16:
Accel Phys Sci: free-fall lecture/notes ( distance & speed calcs);Hmwk - Free fall problems wksht
Chem: Chemical Reactions Lab;Hwmk- work on lab packet as needed (due Fri)
Bio: Cellular respiration diagram & graphic organizer (both for INB); Hmwk - finish both wkshts as needed
12/6/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review Acceleration notes, start acceleration problems; Hmwk - Acceleration problems wksht
Chem: set up Chemical Reactions Lab, read & review procedures for lab; Hmwk - none
Bio: Cellular Respiration lecture/notes; Hmwk - none
12/5/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, read sect 3.1 "Acceleration" & take your own Cornell notes; Hmwk- finish Cornell notes as needed
Chem: INB TOC, gram molar mass & Avogadro's number wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Bio: INB TOC, Photosynthesis flip book; Hmwk - finish flip book as needed
12/2/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Speed Lab; Hmwk - finish speed lab report as needed - Due beginning of class on Monday.
Chem: Balancing Equations, ID of Rxns & predicting rxn product quiz; Hmwk - none
Bio: Finish Photosynthesis notes; Hmwk - finish INB photosynthesis wkshts.
12/1/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish momentum notes; Hmwk - none, but wear appropriate running shoes for speed lab (everyone participates or no credit)
Chem: rxn ID and predicting products; Hmwk- finish side 2 of wksht, study for quiz on balancing, Chem rxn ID & predicting products of reactions
Bio: class lecture/lab - photosynthesis; Hwmk- INB wksth photosynthesis diagram
11/30/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review speed II wksht answers, start momentum lecture; Hmwk - none
Chem: Rxn ID, balancing and predicting products quiz (per 4 only), review how to ID rxns & predict products; Hmwk - side 1 of Section 3 wksht (predicting products & balancing equations)
Bio: continue microscope lab : elodia (plant cells) slide & various preserved slides;Hmwk - finish lab wksht as needed if not completed in class.
11/29/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue speed notes (equation manipulations); Hmwk - Speed II calcs wksht
Chem: Balancing equations & identifying types of chem rxns wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Bio: start microscope lab: review parts of microscope & how to use it, letter "E" microscope practice; Hmwk - none
11/28/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Speed/Velocity ant guide, lecture/notes on speed & velocity; Hmwk - speed calculations wksht (highlight & answer), finish ant guide as needed
Chem: lecture/notes on types of chemical reactions;Hwmk- none
Bio: Chapt 8/9 vocab wksht (color pictures); Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Have a great week off!!
11/18/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Rocks & Minerals test; Hmwk- download EC final exam study guide as needed (see Aeries)
Chem: review balancing equations, read Chapt 8 section 3 - Reaction Types; Hmwk - download EC final exam study guide as needed (see Aeries).
Bio: section 7-3 & 7-4 Quiz, read Chapter 8, section 1; Hmwk - download EC final exam study guide and EC cell model project as needed
11/17/16:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/notes on Rocks, Fossils & Geologic Time, work on study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide & study for test as needed.
Chem: Hydrocarbons quiz
Bio: Lecture/notes - Organization in the body; Hmwk- study for 7-3/7-4 quiz
11/16/16:
Accel Phys Sci: metamorphic rocks & rock cycle miniquiz, Rocks & Minerals study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Fri)
Chem: continue balancing equations notes; Hmwk - balancing equations wksht
Bio: continue Movement Through a Membrane notes; Hmwk - pg 2 of cell transport wksht packet
11/15/16:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on metamorphic rocks & the rock cycle; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz, INB due tomorrow
Chem: Section 8-1 miniquiz, lecture/notes on balancing equations; hmwk - none
Bio: sect 7-1 & 7-2 quiz, continue movement through a membrane notes; hmwk - page 1 of cell transport packet.
11/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, Sedimentary rocks notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: INB TOC, Individual Cornell notes on chapt 8, section 1 (Describing chem Reactions) ; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz.
Bio: INB TOC, class lecture/notes on Movement Through the Membrane;Hmwk - none - study for 7-1 & 7-2 quiz
11/11/14:
Accel Phys Sci: finish volcano notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: work on INB worksheets (Naming Hydrocarbons & Hydrocabons graphic organizer); Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed.
Bio: finish cell organelles notes, work on Animal cell diagram ;Hmwk - finish animal cell diagram as needed.
11/10/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish volcanoes notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: finish writing/drawing hydrocarbons notes; Hmwk- INB graphic organizer & wksht
Bio: finish cell organelles notes; Hmwk - INB wksht animal cell diagram
11/9/16:
Accel Phys sci: Volcanoes notes; p 568 #2,3,5 & 6 (new text)
Chem: continue drawing Hydrocarbons wksht; Hmwk - finish worksheet (drawing side)
Bio: continue cell organelles notes; Hmwk - none
11/8/13:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Igneous Rocks notes; Hmwk - 1/2 summary of Igneous Rocks
Chem: Naming Hydrocarbons notes;Hmwk - Hydrocarbons wkst (naming side)
Bio: start oganelles notes; Hmwk - plant cell diagram
11/7/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Rock-Forming Minerals notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: intro to namin Hydrocarbons;Hmwk- none
Bio: Cell organelles vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish vocab wksht
11/2/13:
Accel Phys Sci: Mineral ID Lab;Hmwk - none
Chem: finish Hydrocarbons notes; Hmwk-INB due tomorrow
Bio: Chapt 1 & 2 test; Hmwk -INB due tomorrow
11/1/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Mineral ID lab; Hmwk -INB due tomorrow
Chem: lecture/notes on hydrocarbons; Hmwk- sect 19.1 review questions # 1-12 (write out and answer questions)
Bio: Chapt 1 & 2 Review crossword; Hmwk- finish crossword & study guide as needed for tomorrow's test.
10/31/16: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC,finish Mineral ID notes, individual read of sect 22.3 - Rock-Forming Minerals; Hmwk- none
Chem: INB TOC, Carbon compounds anticipation guide, individual read of sect 19.1 "Compounds of Carbon"; Hmwk- finish anticipation guide as needed.
Bio: INB TOC, finish learning lab report, work on Sci Method/Carbon compounds study guide (due Wed); Hmwk- work on study guide as needed.
10/28/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Moh's quiz as needed, Mineral Identification notes;Hmwk - none
Chem: Continue Ionic & Covalent compounds lab; Hmwk - finish lab questions as needed
Bio: Learning Lab; Hmwk- finish lab report as needed
10/27/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Moh's quiz as needed, finish Minerals notes ;Hmwk- INB wksht - Moh's scale
Chem: Ionic & Covalent compounds lab; Hmwk - none
Bio: finish Scientific method notes; Hmwk - Simpson's Sci Method wksht, INB sci method wksht
10/26/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Moh's Hardness quiz, start Minerals notes; Hmwk - none
Chem: Chapt 5/6 test; Hwmk - none
Bio: class lecture/notes on Scientific Method; Hmwk - none
10/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Write out and answer review questions 1-9 on pg 550 (new text), copy Moh's Hardness scale and the definition of hardness (on the back of a sheet of notebook paper); Hmwk study order & spelling of Moh's scale + hardness def for quiz tomorrow, finish questions as needed.
Chem: see yesterday's assignments; Hmwk- study for tomorrow's chapt 5 & 6test
Bio: Scientific Method vocab sheet; Hmwk- finish vocab sheet as needed.
10/24/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Rocks & Minerals anticipation guide, individual read of section 30.1 & 31.1 (new text);Hmwk - finish reading & ant guide as needed.
Chem: work on chapter reviews (these are the assignments for the next 2 days)
Chapt 5 Review pg183 #1-31 (odds) - write out questions
Chapt 6 Review pgs 216-217 #2-38 (evens) - write out questions
Bio: video: "Super Size Me" video
10/21/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Continental Drift video;Hmwk- none
Chem: molecular shapes & Lewis structures review; Hmwk- none
Bio: Sect 2-3 & 2-4 quiz;Hmwk- none
10/20/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Continental Drift video; Hmwk- none
Chem: individual cornell notes on sect 6-3(molecular shapes); Hwmk - molecular shapes wksht
Bio: graphing enzyme lab data; Hmwk - sect 2-3 & 2-4 quiz,INB due tomorrow, finish enzyme lab wksht
10/19/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Internal Earth Test; Hmwk - none
Chem: Khan academy videos - lewis structures, individual read of sect 6-3: Molecular shapes;
Hmwk - pg 213 #1-11 write out questions, lewis structures wksht due tomorrow, INB due
Bio: Enzymes Webquest; Hmwk - finish Webquest as needed.
10/18/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Internal Earth Quiz Bowl review; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed, INB due tomorrow, study for test.
Chem: Electronegativity & Covalent Bonding miniquiz, review Lewis structures; Hmwk - Lewis Structures wksht.
Bio: Toothpickase Lab; Hmwk - work on lab questions as needed.
10/17/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, continue working on comic (due at end of class), start work on Earth's Internal properties study guide; hmwk- work on study guide as needed (due Wed)
Chem: INB TOC, individual Cornell notes "Electronegativity & Covalent Bonding" pgs 194-198; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz tomorrow
Bio: INB TOC, enzymes & chem rxn notes; Hmwk - none
10/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish faults notes, start internal Eart comic strip; hmwk - work on comic as needed(due end of class on Mon)
Chem: Writing/Naming Ionic & Covalent compounds; hmwk - Writing covalent compounds INB wksht
Bio: Sect 2-4 vocab wksht; Hmwk- finish vocab wksht as needed
10/13/16:
Accel Phys Sci: folds & faults notes; Hwmk- none
Chem: review naming covalent compounds, read chapt 6 sect 2 - Lewis structures
Bio: finish carbon compounds notes; Hmwk - none
10/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: plate boundaries foldable (must be colored & labeled); Hmwk - finish foldable as needed.
Chem: lecture/notes on covalen compounds; Hmwk - naming/writing covalent compounds wksht
Bio: finish carbon compounds notes; Hmwk - Macromolecules wksht
10/11/16:
Accel Phys Sci: plate boundaries miniquiz, lecture on plate tectonics; Hmwk - none
Chem: review writing & naming ionic compounds; Hmwk - (INB wksht) writing ionic compounds
Bio: lecture/notes on carbon compounds; Hmwk - none
10/10/16:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on sect 23.4 - Plate boundaries (sect 33.1 in new text); Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open note quiz tomorrow.
Chem: continue Ionic compounds notes; Hmwk - copy polyatomic ions table (pg 178) into INB & :finish ionic compounds wksht.
Bio: read chapt 2, sect 3 - Carbon compounds;Hmwk - section review question #1-7, write out questions.
10/6/16:
Accel Phys Sci: plate boundaries ant guide, individual read sect 23.4 - plate boundaries; Hmwk - finish ant guide as needed.
Chem: continue ionic bonding lecture - writing ionic compounds; Hmwk- finish table on wksht
Bio: Chapt 4,5, 6 test; Hmwk- none
10/5/16:
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/notes - the Theory of Continental Drift; Hmwk- none
Chem: class lecture/notes Ionic compounds; Hmwk - none
Bio: work on chapt 4,5 & 6 study guide; Hmwk- INB due tomorrow, chapt 4, 5 & 6 test
10/4/16:
Accel Phys Sci: epicenter quiz, overview of next section, explanation of "Make up to C" tests; Hmwk - none
Chem: individual read sect 5.1 - Simple Ions; Hmwk - pg. 165 #1-13 write out questions
Bio: Chapt 4, 5, & 6 Study Guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
10/3/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB Table of contentsfinish epicenter packet; Hmwk - study for epicenter calculation quiz
Chem: INB Table of Contents, finish video; Hmwk - none
Bio: INB table of contents, Chapt 5 & 6 vocab notes; Hmwk - finish vocab notes wksht as needed
9/30/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish explanation of epicenter lab (calc magnitude, determining epicenter) Hmwk - finish all calcs not requiring a compass as needed
Chem: video
Bio: Population How populations grow miniquiz, virtual lab- Population Growth; Hmwk - none
9/29/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue seismic waves notes (anatomy of transverse waves), intro to epicenter lab; Hmwk - complete s-p lag, max amplitude & epicentral distance for all 3 seismograms on Earthquake #1.
Chem: Chapter 3 test; Hmwk- none
Bio: Factors that affect Populations notes; Hmwk - succession wksht
9/28/16:
Accel Phys Sci: seismic waves miniquiz, lecture notes on earthquakes seismic waves; Hmwk - none
Chem: class review on electron configurations - copy orbital order into INB (back of first page of notes);Hmwk - stud for tomorrow's test
Bio: individual Cornell notes on section 5-2; Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
9/27/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Individual Cornell notes on sect 23.1/32.1 & 23.2/32.2 - Seismic Waves & Earth's Internal structure; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for tomorrow's open-note miniquiz.
Chem: Chapt 3 review questions pg 108-110 #31-69 (odds) ;Hmwk - finish questions as needed (write out questions & answers)
Bio: Chapt 5 vocab wksht; Hmwk- finish wksht as needed (color pictures)
9/26/16:
Accel Phys Sci: video - "Earth: Making of a Planet"; Hmwk- none
Chem: steps to writing electron configurations & electron diagrams; Hmwk -
Bio: Ecological Succession webquest (library); Hmwk - finish webquest as needed.
9/23/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Earth's Internal Layers notes
Chem: finish notes on electron configuration; Hmwk - electron configuration wksht
Bio: "Eaten Alive" video; Hmwk - none
9/22/16:
Accel Phys Sci: intro to Earth's internal layers; Hmwk - none
Chem: intro to electron configurations; Hmwk - pg 99 #1-7 (write out questions)
Bio: finish ecological succession notes, Mt. St. Helens article; Hmwk- finish Mt. St. Helens questions sheet.
9/21/16:
Accel Phys Sci: KWL chart - Earth's layers; Hmwk - finish KWL chart as needed.
Chem: review grams to mole & mole to grams conversions; Hmwk- molar conversions wksht.
Bio: Ecological succession notes; Hmwk - INB left-side - write 3 mult choice questions on today's notes.
9/20/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Start of Year Unit Test; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Chem: class lecture/notes - molar conversions; Hmwk - none
Bio: finish notes on symbiosis; Hmwk - INB wksht - chapt 4 graphic organizer.
9/19/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB table of contents (due Wed), quiz bowl review for test; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's test, study guide due tomorrow
Chem: INB table of contents (due Thurs), lecture/notes - calculating percent composition of molar mass; % composition wksht
Bio: INB table of contents (due Fri), class notes on feeding relationships; Hmwk - none
9/16/16:
Accel Phys Sci: conversions quiz, work on study guide;Hmwk - work on study guide (due Tues)
Chem: class lecture/notes - Avogadro's #, calculating molar mass; Hmwk - none
Bio: Chapt 3 test;Hwmk- none
9/15/16:
Accel Phys Sci: multiplying & dividing #'s in sci notation; hmwk - none, study for conversions quiz tomorrow & Tue's unit one test.
Chem: class lecture/notes on the Dalton's atomic theory & the mole; Hmwk - none
Bio: Chapt 3 clicker review; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's chapt 3 test
9/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: intro to scientific notation; Hmwk - sci notation problems
Chem: counting atoms in compounds; Hmwk - INB wkshts: subatomic particles, counting atoms.
Bio: Sect 3-3 Quiz, work on pg 85 "Standardized Test Prep" #1-7 (write out questions & final answer); Hmwk - work on pg 85 as needed.
9/13/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review notebook grading (corrections due by Fri), work on INB conversions wksht; Hmwk - finish INB conversions wksht, work on notebook corrections as needed.
Chem: review notebook grading (corrections due by Fri), class lecture/notes on calculating subatomic particles; Hmwk - subatomic particles wksht
Bio: review notebook grading (corrections due by Fri), work on biogeochemical cycles comic; Hmwk- finish comic & study for tomorrow's biogeochemical cycles quiz.
9/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review metric conversion practice problems, work on conversions wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Chem: Invidual read of sect 3.2; hmwk- pg 89 #1-6 write out questions with your answer
Bio: finish carbon cycle notes, begin biogeochemical cycle comic; Hmwk - study for Wed quiz & work on comic (due Wed)
9/9/16:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture on 2-step conversions; Hmwk- conversions practice problems.
Chem: Chemical symbols quiz, notes outline for section 1-3; Hmwk -finish notes outline in Cornell notes format by Tues 9/13.
Bio: lecture on carbon cycle;Hmwk- none
9/8/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review metric prefixes, lecture on 1-step conversions; Hmwk - none
Chem: Chapt 1 & 2 Test; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's chemical symbols test
Bio: continue Cycles of Matter lecture; Hmwk - Notebooks (INB) due tomorrow, draw and label the water cycle diagram in your notebook, answer the questions on the nitrogen diagram.
9/7/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review page numbering for notebook, intro to metric system lecture; hmwk - graphing wksht, notebook (INB) due tomorrow
Chem: review page number for notebook, chapt 1/2 review game; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's test, notebook (INB) due tomorrow
Bio: review page number for notebook, intro to biogeochemical cycles notes; Hmwk - work on notebook as needed (due Fri)
9/6/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review Cornell note-taking format, class lecture on graphs; Hmwk - convert your graphs notes from Friday into Cornell format.
Chem: group work on review wkshts;Hmwk - finish 2 review wkshts as needed
Bio: work on Martian food web (due Fri); Hmwk - work on food web as needed, study for tomorrow's quiz on chapt 3 section 2.
9/2/16:
Accel Phys Sci: guest speakers to discuss A-G requirements
Chem: guest speakers to discuss A-G requirements; Hmwk - work on temp conversions wksht
Bio: guest speakers to discuss A-G requirements
9/1/16:
Chem: finish sci notation notes, notebook set up; Hmwk - sci notation problems
Bio: notebook set up; Hmwk - work on notebook as needed.
8/31/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish writing lab report; Hmwk - work on lab report as needed
Chem: Significant figures class review, start Sci notation notes; Hmwk - none
Bio: Finish Energy Flow notes; Hmwk - INB left side food web activity
8/30/16:
Accel Phys Sci: design a bubble gum lab using scientific method; Hmwk - work on lab report as needed
Chem: significant figures & metric conversions wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
8/29/16:
Accel Phys Sci: following directions & procedure-writing activity; hmwk - finish procedure for drawing.
Chem: review conversions, read chapt 2 sect 3- "Measurements & Calculations in Chemistry"; Hmwk - pg 59 #1-3 (write out questions in addition to answer)
Bio: Individual read of Chapt 3, Sect 2, work on vocabulary wksht; Hmwk - finish worksheet as needed
8/26/16: SMUDGEPOT!!!!!
Accel Phys Sci: Paper Tower Lab;Hmwk - none
Chem: Safety quiz, side II of conversion wksht;Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Bio: Ecology quiz (sect 3.1), finish foldable; Hmwk - finish foldable as needed
8/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Lab Safety quiz, review scientific method (steps), hand out lab report format sheet; Hmwk - study for safety quiz
Chem: Conversions lecture/notes; Hmwk - side 1 of conversions wksht
Bio: finish ecological methods notes, work on Levels of Organization foldable; Hmwk - work on foldable as needed.
8/24/16:
Accel Phys Sci: grading policies (sem vs trimester), A-G requirements, class expectations; Hmwk - look up videos on YouTube & Khan Academy & take notes on Scientific method (3/4-1 page)
Chem: class lecture/notes on section 1.1 - "What is Chemistry"; Hmwk - write your own notes on sect 1.2 - "Describing Matter"
Bio: Cornell note-taking (how to do it), begin notes on Ecology; Hmwk - write questions to Cornell notes taken in class
6/6/16:
Accel Phys Sci: prep BINGO cards for tomorrow's test review;Hmwk- study for final & bring text book to return to library tomorrow
Phys Sci: BINGO review; Hmwk - study for final & bring textbook for return tomorrow
Bio: prep BINGO cards for tomorrow's test review;Hmwk- study for final & bring text book to return to library tomorrow
6/3/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review writing compounds; Hmwk- study for final as needed
PHys Sci: prep BINGO cards for Mon's test review;Hmwk- study for final
Bio: frog dissection day; Hmwk - study for final exam as needed
6/2/16:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture - periodic trends & writing chem formulas; Hmwk - writing formulas practice
Phys Sci: Spring final review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed
Bio: Body systems review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed
6/1/16:
Accel Phys Sci: drawing atomic structures; Hmwk - atomic structures practice
Phys Sci: Periodic table notes; Hmwk - pg 94 #1-7
Bio: Work on Frog book; Hmwk - work on frog books as needed (Due Thurs)
5/31/16:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on the periodic table (chapt 16 - old text); Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Phys Sci: drawing atomic structures ; Hmwk - atomic structures practice (INB left side & separate practice sheet)
Bio: work on frog books for frog dissections; Hmwk - work on frog book as needed (due Thurs)
5/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review subatomic particles practice, work on subatomic particles wksht; Hmwk- finish wksht as needed
Phys Sci: review counting particles practice; Hmwk- counting atoms wksht
Bio: finish Respiratory system notes; Hmwk- INB due tomorrow
5/24/16:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/notes - Calculating subatomic particles;Hmwk- INB due tomorrow, calc subatomic particles wksht, SDCP Best Work uploads & projects due tomorrow (NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)
PHys Sci: continue chemistry notes (counting atoms in a compound);Hmwk - INB due tomorrow, finish practice wksht as needed, SDCP Best Work uploads & projects due tomorrow (NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)
Bio: lecture/notes - The Respiratory system;Hmwk -
SDCP Best Work uploads due tomorrow (NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)
5/23/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, INB TOC, continue Chemistry notes (counting atoms); Hmwk - counting atoms wksht (INB), best work uploads & projects due Wed
Phys Sci: INB TOC, begin chemistry notes (chem vs phys properties, subatomic particles); Hmwk - pg 76 #3-7 (Science Spectrum text) - write out questions & answers, best work uploads & projects due Wed
Bio: INB TOC, class notes - The Respirator system; Hmwk- write questions and a summary to the Respiratory system notes, best work uploads due Wed
5/20/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Work on storybook/Rube-Goldberg projects; Hmwk- work on projects as needed
Phys sci: Work on storybook projects; Hmwk - finish storybooks as needed
Bio: video - Something the Lord Made; Hmwk - none
5/19/16:
Accel Phys Sci: work on children's storybook or Rube-Goldberg project (due Wed 5/25);Hmwk- work on projects as needed
Phys Sci: work on children's storybook;Hmwk - work on story book as needed
Bio: individual Cornell notes on sect 37.1 - The Circulatory System; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz.
5/18/16:
Accel Phys Sci: CA geology, topo maps & ocean floor test, continue Chemistry notes; Hmwk - prep for storybook/Rube-Goldberg projects
Phys Sci: Finish CA geology notes (mineral & energy resources); Hmwk - prep for storybook project
Bio: NCLB Life Science testing
5/17/16:
Accel Phys Sci: begin Chemistry notes (physical/chemical properties, subatomic particles); Hmwk - study for CA geology, topo maps & ocean floor test
Phys Sci: continue CA geology notes (storm hazards & start mineral resources); Hmwk - none
Bio: NCLB Life Science testing
5/16/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, introduce storybook/Rube Goldberg project, finish CA Geology notes; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Start CA Geology notes (earthquake hazards); Hmwk - none
Bio: Bio Standards review crossword;Hmwk- finish crossword as needed
5/13/16:
Accel Phys Sci: CA Geology notes (volcanic hazards & Water resources); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Blue Planet video - Deep Oceans; Hmwk- none
Bio: Mutant Planet video; Hmwk- none
5/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue CA geology notes (volcanic & storm hazards); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: continue working on ocean brochure; Hmwk - topo maps & ocean floor crosswork, study or tomorrow's quiz.
Bio: continue Immune system notes (active vs passive immunity, allergies); Hmwk -none
5/11/16:
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/notes on CA geology;Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on the geologic processes that form sea mounts & mid-oceanic ridges.
Phys Sci: Introduce & work on Ocean brochure (due Fri); Hmwk - work on brochure as needed
Bio: Body Systems webquest; Hmwk- finish webquest as needed.
5/10/16:
Accel Phys Sci: work on Ocean brochure; Hmwk- finish brochure as needed - due tomorrow
Phys Sci: finish ocean floor topography notes;Hmwk- ocean floor diagram (label & color)
Bio: start Immune system notes; Hmwk - none
5/9/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, INB TOC, Ocean brochure project (due Wed):Hwmk- work on project as needed
Phys Sci: INB TOC, Ocean Floor Topography notes; Hmwk - none
Bio: INB TOC, work on NCLB test study guide; Hmwk - SDCP upload log in print out due tomorrow
5/6/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish ocean floor topography notes; Hmwk - ocean floor diagram
Phys Sci: Space Unit test
Bio: Nervous System test, introduce SDCP upload project; Hmwk - SDCP upload log in sheet due Tues.
5/5/16:
Accel Phys Sci:ocean floor topography; Hmwk -SDCP upload log in due Mon
Phys Sci: clicker review to Space unit test; Hmwk- study for tomorrow's test, SDCP upload log in due tomorrow
Bio: continue working on Drug research project;Hmwk - drug & evolution projects due tomorrow
5/4/15:
Accel Phys Sci: topographic map lab;Hmwk - finish topo map lab
Phys Sci: topographic map lab;Hmwk - finish topo map lab
Bio: start drug research poster information;hmwk- work on research project as needed - due Fri
5/3/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish topographic maps notes; Hmwk - topo map wksht
Phy Sci: class topo map wksht (INB); Hmwk - second topo map wksht
Bio: introduce SDCP upload assignment, class lecture on Drugs & the Nervous System; Hmwk - Sect 35-5 wksht
5/2/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, introduce SDCP upload assignment, start topographic maps lecture; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: introduce SDCP upload assignment, topographic maps lecture; Hmwk - write 5 questions per page of notes & a 5-sentence summary to topo maps notes
Bio: Reflex/Response lab;Hmwk -finish lab report as needed, Divisions of the nervous system wksht
4/29/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Space Unit Test
Phys Sci: Chapt 30 test - Stars
Bio: Finish Body Systems notes, work on chapt 35 wksth - Nervous system;hmwk - finish wksht as needed.
4/27/16:
Accel Phys Sci: work on Space unit test study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed
Phys Sci: Big Bang lecture notes; Hmwk- none
Bio: Body systems notes; Hmwk- Levels of organization foldable (due tomorrow), INB due tomorrow
4/26/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Formation of the solar systme notes (types of planets, planetary motion); Hmwk; INB due tomorrow
Phys Sci: lecture on Star groups; Hmwk -Galaxy ID wksht, INB due tomorrow
Bio: Inside the Human Body video
4/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, INB table of contents, start notes on Formation of the Solar System; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Titles to Questions - section 30.2 -Groupings of Stars; Hmwk - finish TTQ as needed, pg 792 #1-8 (on back of pg #1 of TTQ's - write out questions)
Bio: Video - Inside the Human Body
4/22/16:
Accel Phys Sci: video - The 7 Worst Days in Earth's History; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Lifecycle of Stars foldable; Hmwk- finish foldable as needed - Due Mon
Bio: Chapt 16 & 17.4 Test, introduce Evolution project (due Fri 5/6); Hmwk- none
4/21/16:
Accel Phys Sci: The Moon miniquiz, lecture/notes on the moon, BrianPop videos; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: lecture on lifecycle of stars; Hmwk - HR diagram wksht
Bio: Evolution clicker review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
4/20/16:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on The moon; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open note quiz
Phys Sci: Titles to questions on section 30.2 - Lifecycle of stars;Hmwk - finish TTQ as needed, pt 778 #1-8 write out & answer questions.
Bio: Chapter 16 & 17.4 study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed.
4/19/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Galaxies & Universe notes; Hmwk - Galaxy review questions, Galaxies ID wksht
Phys Sci: class lecture - Characteristics of stars; Hmwk - none
Bio: class notes/lecture on patterns of evolution; Hmwk- sect 17.4 wksht
4/18/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, Galaxies ant guide, start galaxies & the universe notes; hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Titles to questions on section 30.1 - characteristics of Stars; Hmwk- finish notes as needed, pg 780 # 7-10 (write out questions & complete concept map)
Bio: individual Cornell notes on sect 16.3 - The PRocess of Speciation; Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
4/15/16:
Accel Phys Sci: video -"Cosmos - The Milky Way"
Phys Sci: The Moon & Minor Bodies Quiz, read section 30.1 - Characteristics of Stars; Hmwk - none
Bio: Science Article - Influenza mutation; Hmwk - finish article questions.
4/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish satellite motion notes- Universal Law of Gravitation, Inverse Square Law;Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: review crossword : The Moon & Minor bodies; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, study for tomorrow's quiz
Bio: San Dimas Safari - group rotations of specimens, ID adaptations;Hmwk - finish lab sheet as needed
4/13/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Continue Gravity & Satellite Motion; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: read section 28.4, Section 28.4 Titles to Questions - Minor Bodies in Space; Hmwk - finish TTQ as needed, pg 744 #1-7 (write out questions) on back of pg 1 of TTQ's.
Bio: Variations in Populations - Hands & Feet Lab; Hmwk - finish lab wksht as needed, INB due tomorrow.
4/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Gravity & Satellite motion lecture/notes;Hmwk - pg 130 # 1,4,8,11,12,13 (write out questions), INB due tomorrow
Phys Sci: class lecture on the Moon;Hmwk - INB left-side - draw & color figure 3 (pg727) & figure 6 (pg729) on back of pg 1 of 28.1 TTQ, INB due tomorrow
Bio: class lecture/notes on sect 16.1/16.2 - Evolution of populations;Hmwk -types of selection wksht, chapt 16 wksht
4/11/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, INB TOC, Sun notes; Hmwk - finish stars graphic organizer as needed
Phys Sci: INB TOC, Titles to Questions on Sect 28.1 - The Moon;Hmwk - finish TTQ's and summary as needed
Bio: INB TOC, individual Cornell notes on sect 16.1 - Genes and Variation; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for tomorrow's open note quiz.
4/1/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Stars/sun anticipation guide, stars graphic organizer; Hmwk - finish both items as needed.
Phys Sci: NASA Moon Walk video clips, Brain Pop videos; Hmwk -none
Bio: Chapt 15 Quiz; Hmwk - none
HAPPY VACATION!!!!
3/30/16:
Accel Phys Sci:continue stars notes (lifecycle of stars);Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Chapt 26 & 27 review game; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test.
Bio: video - And Man Created Dog;Hmwk - none
3/29/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Stars notes (measurements, brightness, HR diagram); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Chapt 26 & 27 study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
Bio: lecture/notes - Darwin Presents His Case, Embryo quiz; Hmwk - none
3/28/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, stars Anticipation guide, individual read of pgs 721-731 (new text); Hmwk - finish ant guide & reading as needed.
Phys Sci: How far do you jump on the outer planets data table (back of 1st pg of outer planets notes); Hmwk - finish table as needed, start studying for chapt 26 & 27 test
Bio: Chapt 15 vocab chart - color picture definitions; Hmwk - finish vocab chart as needed.
3/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: MT car race; Hmwk - work on poster as needed (due Tues)
Phys Sci: TTQ (27.4) on outer planets; Hmwk - finish TTQ as needed
Bio: Sect 15.1/15.2 quiz, natural selection coloring sheet; Hmwk - finish hmwk sheet as needed
3/24/16:
Accel Phys Sci: MT car building day; Hmwk - work on posters as needed - race tomorrow!!!
Phys Sci: lab activity: how far can you jump on other planets? Hmwk - finish lab calculations as needed.
Bio: Create a Creature activity; Hmwk - finish create a creature wksht, 15.1/15.2 Quiz tomorrow
3/23/16:
Accel Phys Sci: MT car building day; Hmwk - work on poster as needed.
Phys Sci: individual TTQ's on sect 27.3 - Inner Planets; Hmwk- finish TTQ & summary as needed.
Bio: finish notes, Galapagos video; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow.
3/22/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Mouse trap car building day; Hmwk- work on poster as needed
Phys Sci: Sect 27.1 vocab chart; hmwk - chapt 27 planets foldable
Bio: lecture/notes - Scientists that Shaped Darwin's Thinking; Hmwk - Darwin article & questions
3/21/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, review MT car requirements; Hmwk - mouse trap car materials due tomorrow for building.
Phys Sci: INB TOC, sect 27.1 titles to questions;Hmwk - finish TTQ's & 5-sentence summary
Bio: INB TOC, indivual read of sect 15.1; Hmwk - chapt 15 Darwin wksht, copy figure 15-21 (chromosomal mutations)
3/18/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review MT car guidelines, planning for MT car; Hmwk - gather materials for MT car
Phys Sci: video: continue Earth's 8 Worst Days;Hmwk - none
Bio: Chapt 12 test; Hmwk - none
3/17/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws & Energy test
Phys Sci: sect 26.1 create your own crossword (include perihelion, aphelion, rotation & revolution); Hmwk - pg 666 # 1-6 (on back of first page of 26.1 TTQ's)
Bio: chapt 12 review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword & study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test.
3/16/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws & Energy clicker review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test.
Phys Sci: sect 26.1 anticipation guide, titles to questions on sect 26.1; Hmwk - finish TTQ's as needed, finish ant guide
Bio: review mutations, work on mutations worksheet; Hmwk - finish worksheet & study guide as needed.
3/15/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws & Energy study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed
Phys Sci: Cosmos - 8 Worst Days in Earth's History; Hmwk - none
Bio: video - Clone; Hmwk - none
3/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, introduce mousetrap car project; hmwk - 1/2 summary on simple machines & parenthetical citations, write an MLA format bibliography entry for this information.
Phys Sci: work on MT car posters; Hmwk - finish MT car poster as needed - due tomorrow
Bio: Chapt 12 study guide; hwmk - finish study guide as needed (due Fri), study for test
3/10/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review Work, PE & KE wksh, Chasing Ice vidoe; Hmwk - none
Phy Sci: MT car race day; Hmwk - work on poster as needed (due Tues)
Bio: Sect 12.4 outline notes - Mutations, RNA & protein synthesis quiz; Hmwk- none
3/9/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Kinetic & Potential energy notes/lecture; Hmwk- Work, PE & KE wksht
Phys Sci: Mouse Trap Car building day; Hmwk - work on poster as needed - car race tomorrow
Bio: Protein Synthesis Lab; Hmwk- INB due tomorrow
3/8/16:
Accel Phys Sci: introduction to Work (conditions, work, formula); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Mouse trap car building day; Hmwk- work on poster as needed
Bio: Protein Synthesis Lab; Hmwk - none
3/7/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, SSR, individual Cornell notes on free-fall, non-free fall accel & Newton's 3rd Law; Hmwk - finish notes as needed, newton's laws wksht
Phys Sci: INB TOC, Mouse trap car building day; Hmwk- work on poster as needed
Bio: INB TOC, RNA & protein synthesis outline wksht; Hmwk - INB wksht Central Dogma (protein synthesis)
3/4/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Newton's laws - friction; Hmwk - INB wksht types of friction.
Phys Sci: Rube-Goldberg Machine presentation; Hmwk - collect materials for mouse trap car building on Monday
Bio: finish RNA & protein synthesis notes; Hmwk- protein synthesis wksht
3/3/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue Newton's Laws notes - net force, mechanical equilibrium; Hmwk - force & accel wksht (INB)
Phys Sci: work with partners to design/draw Rube-Goldberg Machine; Hmwk - finish Rube-Goldberg machine for tomorrow's presentation.
Bio: RNA & Protein Synthesis notes/lecture; Hmwk - none, EC project due tomorrow
2/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review for test, work on study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test, INB due.
Phys Sci: Finish Newton's Laws notes; Hmwk - finish Force/Accel Wksht & Newton's Law identification wksht
Bio: finish GATTACA video; Hmwk - none
2/24/16:
Accel Phys Sci: review carbon cycle diagram, ch 27/38, biogeochem cycles & thermal energy study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Fri)
Phys Sci: class notes on Newton's Laws (law 1 &2); Hmwk- finish INB matching wksht, practice problems & force/acceleration problems.
Bio: Continue GATTACA video; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow, scientist wksth & INB DNA contributors wksht
2/23/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC (due Fri this time), lecture/notes - The Nitrogen cycle; Hmwk - draw & color nitrogen cycle (INB left side)
Phys Sci: INB TOC, review of net force calculations; hmwk - net forces wksht
Bio: INB TOC, class video - GATTACA; Hmwk - work on INB as needed due Thurs
2/19/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Thermal Energy presentations; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: review Force notes from yesterday, Bill Nye video & worksheet; Hmwk - none
Bio: lecture - History of DNA (add to your notes as needed); Hmwk - sect 12-1 Review wksht
2/18/16:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/notes on Carbon cycle; Hmwk- fill in and color carbon cycle diagram.
Phys Sci: titles to questions pgs 262 -267 - Forces (Sciece Spectrum text); Hmwk- pg 267 #2-6 INB left-side (write out & answer questions)
Bio: Titles to questions on sect 12-1: DNA; Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz tomorrow.
2/17/16:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on Water Cycle (use Bio text); Hmwk - draw, label & color the water cycle diagram.
Phys Sci: Biogeochem cycles review, Biogeochemical cycles quiz; Hmwk - none
Bio: Chapt 11 test (Genetics)
2/16/16:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, individual read of Bio Text (biogeochemical cycles); Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on today's readings.
Phys Sci: Work on Biogeochemical cycles study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's quiz
Bio: pedigree chart review, Mendelian Genetics review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, chapt 11 test tomorrow.
2/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: begin Thermal Energy presentations; Hmwk - prepare for presentations as needed.
Phys Sci: Biogeochemical cycles crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, study for next week's test.
Bio: class lecture/notes - pedigree charts; Hmwk INB left-side pedigree practice, INB left side - dihybrid cross wksht/
2/11/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish gallery walk notes using textbook; Hwmk - finish notes as needed with questions & summaries.
Phys Sci: Nitrogen cycle outline notes; Hmwk - draw nitrogen cycle (INB left-side)
Bio: finish back side of SpongeBob genetics dihybrid cross wksht; Hmwk- LLamas dihybrid cross wksht.
2/10/16:
Accel Phys Sci: gallery walk of posters, take notes; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: individual read of sect 2-2 The Carbon cycle, write down 5 fact, class lecture/notes on C. Cycle; Hmwk- color & fill in carbon cycle diagram worksheet
Bio: finish dihybrid cross notes; Hmwk - work on INB, side one of SpongeBob dihybrid cross wksht
2/9/16:
Accel Phys Sci: work on presentation posters; Hmwk- work on presentations as needed; posters due tomorrow
Phys Sci: Read pg 38 & take cornell notes (5 facts minimum), lecture/notes on Water Cycles; Hmwk - draw water cycle diagram (INB left side - due tomorrow), finish notes (add questions & summary).
Bio: lecture - intrduction to 2-trait crosses; Hmwk- , study for simple dominance quiz #2, work on Karyotype lab as needed - due Thurs
2/8/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, assign & work on group thermal energy presentations; Hmwk- collect info for posters as needed.
Phys Sci: INB TOC, Titles to Question on pgs 31-35; Hmwk- finish TTQ's as needed
Bio: INB TOC, Paper Pet layout for project, Karyotype lab (due Thurs); Hmwk - Paper Pets due tomorrow
2/5/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Weather forecasting notes/lecture, review class options for next year's registration: Hmwk - finish Weather map terms & symbols.
Phys Sci: Chapt 24 & 25 Test, review class options for next year's registration; Hmwk - none
Bio: creating Paper Pets offspring; Hmwk - finish at least 4 offspring with accompanying punnett squares as needed - entire project due Tues
2/4/16:
Accel Phys Sci: continue lecture on fronts (warm, stationary & occluded); Hmwk - add Violent Weather to notes (new text sect 38.5)
Phys Sci: review crossword for chapt 24/25, quiz bowl review; Hmwk - finish study guide & crossword as needed. Study for tomorrow's test.
Bio: introduce Paper Pets project (due Tues), complex traits practice wksht; Hmwk - finish Paper Pet parents & worksheet as needed.
2/3/16:
Accel Phys Sci:Air Masses, Fronts & Storms lecture - definitions of air mass, fronts, description of formation of air masses; ;Hmwk - write 1/2 pg summary on today's lecture (in ink or typed)
Phys Sci: Continue lectue on 25.2 - climates by latitude, microclimates; Hmwk - climate zones diagram & finish questions & summary to notes
Bio: lecture to supplement TTQ's - Incomplete Dominance, Co-dominance & calculations; Hmwk - Patterns of Heredity wksht, INB punnett square practice wksht
2/2/16
Accel Phys Sci: Climate graphs (work in pairs); Hmwk - finish climate graphs as needed.
Phys Sci: lecture & Cornell notes on sect 25.2 - Climate Zones; hmwk- none
Bio: Titles to Questions on Sect 11.3; Hmwk - finish notes as needed, study for punnett square calcs quiz.
2/1/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Weather & Climate notes (topography, proximity to oceans, prevailing winds); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: individual read on sect 25.1, notes outline worksheet; Hmwk- finish notes wksht & summary as needed.
Bio: Mendelian genetics Punnett Square wkshts;Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed.
1/29/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Weather & Climate notes (def, factors); Hmwk -none
Phys Sci: Finish weather presentations; Hmwk - none
Bio: lecture - Punnett Square calculations; Hmwk - SpongeBob genetics wksht
1/28/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish sect 37.1 & 37.2 lecture; Hmwk - review questions pg 697 #'s 1-4, 6-10
Phys Sci: types of weather presentations; Hmwk - none
Bio: lecture/notes on Mendelian genetics; Hmwk - finish people search wksht
1/27/16:
Accel Phys Sci: individual read of sections 27.1 & 27.2 (37.1 &37.2 in new text), lecture on humidity vs relative humidity; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Phys Sci: work on Weather presentations; Hmwk- INB due tomorrow, finish presentations as needed (due tomorrow)
Bio: Mitosis & Meiosis test, work on Stem Cell project when finished;Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
1/26/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC (due Thurs this week),Chapt 26/37 test; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: sect 24.2 miniuqiz, INB TOC (due Thurs this week); Hmwk -none
Bio: INB TOC, Chapt 10 & sect 11.4 test review; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
11/25/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Chapt 26/37 review crossword;Hmwk - finish crossword and study guide as needed for tomorrow's test.
Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on sect 24.2 - Fronts
Bio: Chapt 10 & sect 11.4 study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed
11/22/16:
Accel Phys Sci: chapt 26/37 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed (due Tues)
Phys Sci: sect 24.1 graphic organizer & pg 640 #1-6 (write out questions); Hmwk - finish both assignments as needed.
Bio: finish Meiosis notes/lecture, Meiosis graphic diagram & mitosis vs meiosis Venn diagram; Hmwk - finish both assignments as needed (due Mon)
1/21/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Winds lecture, Coriolis Effect minilab; hmwk- finish lab questions
Phys Sci: Titles to questions section 24.1; Hmwk - finish notes & summary as needed
Bio: Stem Cell Project research day 2; Hmwk - continue research for project as needed
11/20/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Winds lecture (pressure gradients, Coriolis effect); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Chapt 22 test
Bio: Stem Cell Project research day 1; Hmwk - continue research for project as needed due Fri 1/29
1/19/16:
Accel Phys Sci: sect 26.3-26.6 miniquiz, class lecture to review notes topics; Hmwk -none
Phys Sci: Chapt 22 test review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test.
Bio: introduce Stem cell project (research days on Wed & Thurs - due Fri 1/29)notes; Hmwk - none
1/15/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Individual Cornell Notes on sect 37.5 & 37.6; Hmwk - finish cornell notes for open-note test on sections 37.3-37.6
Phys Sci: Chapt 22 Study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed
Bio: Meiosis vocab wksht (draw & color); Hmwk - finish wksheet as needed, make sure to draw & color.
1/14/16:
Accel Phys Sci: outline Cornell notes for sect 37.3 & 37.4; Hmwk finish notes, questions & summary as needed
Phys Sci: Sect 22.3 Directed reading worksheets; Hmwk - finish worksheets & summary as needed.
Bio: Chapt 10 quiz, INB wkshts: Cell division graphic organizer & CANCER write up; Hmwk - finish INB worksheets
1/13/16:
Accel Phys Sci: indivdidual read of sect 37.3 & 37.4; Hmwk - Write out & answer review questions on pg 678 #'s 3, 5, 7-9, 11, 21
Phys Sci: finish Gallery Walk on section 22.2 topics;Hmwk - finish outline notes & write summary
Bio: Finish Mitosis Lab, finish Regulating the Cell Cycle notes; Hmwk - finish mitosis lab wksht as needed, INB due tomorrow
1/12/16:
Accel Phys Sci: finish atmosphere notes (thermosphere, exosphere); Hmwk - draw, label & color atmosphere diagram for INB, INB due tomorrow
Phys Sci: Gallery Walk of atmospher concepts posters; Hmwk - none
Bio: Mitosis Lab; Hmwk - none
1/11/16:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, SSR, continue atmosphere notes (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: review INB TOC, assign atmosphere concepts for teaching poster; Hmwk - finish poster as needed, due at beginning of class for gallery walk.
Bio: review INB TOC, class notes/lecture - Regulating the Cell Cycle; Hmwk - Cell cycle wksht, study for Ch 10 quiz on Wed.
1/8/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Notebook set-up; Hmwk - work on notebook as needed
Phys Sci: Notebook set-up; Hmwk - work on notebook as needed
Bio: Notebook set-up; Hmwk - work on notebook as needed
1/7/16:
Accel Phys Sci: atmosphere foldable; Hmwk - finish foldable as needed, bring notebook materials
Phys Sci: atmosphere foldable; Hmwk - finish foldable as needed, bring notebook materials
Bio: Sect 10.1 worksheet; ;Hmwk - Cell cycle INB wksht, finish 10.1 worsheet as needed, bring notebook materials
1/6/16:
Accel Phys Sci: start Earth's atmosphere notes (3 stages of evolution of atmosphere, molecules, air pressure); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: lecture on structure of Earth's atmosphere; Hmwk - atmosphere diagram, atmosphere basics wkshts
Bio: lecture/notes on the Cell Cycle; Hmwk - none
1/5/16:
Accel Phys Sci: Atmosphere Ant guide, read sect 37.1 & 37.2; Hmwk - finish ant guide, write 1/2 summary on readings.
Phys Sci: Titles to Questions on sect 22.1 (Characteristics of the Atmosphere); Hmwk - finish TTQ as needed and write 5 -sentence summary.
Bio: class lecture/notes on cell growth; Hmwk - none
1/4/16:
All classes: review class grading requirements, test corrections, study habits; Hmwk - 1/2 pg essay (2 paragraphs) Semester II Goals
12/21- 1/2: WINTER BREAK!!!
12/17 & 12/18: FINAL EXAMS
12/16/15: ALL CLASSES - REVIEW BINGO
12/15/15:
ALL CLASSES: prepare BINGO cards for tomorrow's final exam review; Hmwk- study for final exam as needed
12/14/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Sem 1 review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, study for final exam this week.
Phys Sci: Sem 1 review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, study for final exam this week.
Bio: Sem 1 review crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed, study for final exam this week.
12/11/15:
Accel Phys Sci: reverse cornell notes on metamorphic rocks & volcanoes; Hmwk - finish notes as needed.
Phys Sci: minerals, rocks & volcanoes crossword; Hmwk- finish crossword as needed
Bio: Chapt 8/9 quiz, study for final exam; Hmwk - none - study for finals as needed.
12/9/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Launch Day; Hmwk - work on lab poster as needed (due Fri)
Phys Sci: Titles to quesions Section 13.1 Volcanoes & plate boundaries; Hmwk - finish notes as needed, work on notes as needed, study for final exam.
Bio: lecture/notes on Cellular Respiration; Hmwk - Cellular Resp diagram & Comparison wksht, INB due tomorrow
12/8/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Building Day; Hmwk - work on poster as needed, launch tomorrow will be available 5th period to work on posters
Phys Sci: Stds review questions pg 148-149 #1-12, then discuss answers, lecture on metamorphic rocks; Hmwk - pg 144 #1-4 write out questions, INB due tomorrow.
Bio: lecture/notes on Photosynthesis; Hmwk - photosynthesis diagram, INB due tomorrow.
12/7/15:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC,Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Building Day; Hmwk - work on poster as needed (due Fri)
Phys Sci: INB TOC, Titles to questions sect 6-4: Metamorphic rocks; Hmwk - finish notes & summary as needed.
Bio: INB TOC, Chapt 8/9 vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish vocab wksht (must be colored) as needed
12/4/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Sedimentary rocks miniquiz, start pre-lab research for bottle rockets; Hmwk - finish pre-lab research as needed, bring materials for rocket building on Mon & Tues
Phys Sci: class lecture on sedimentary rocks, work on fill-in notes for sedimentary rocks; Hmwk - finish fill-in notes and summary as needed
Bio: Chapt 7 test - Cells ;Hmwk - none
12/3/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Individual cornell notes on Sedimentary rocks (sect 31.3 in home text); Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open-note quiz
Physical Sci: read sect 6.2 (Igneous Rocks), work on fill-in notes for Igneous rocks; Hmwk - finish fill-in notes & summary as needed.
Bio: Work on Ch 7 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide & study for tomorrow's test
12/2/15:
Accel Phys Sci: finish igneous rocks notes; Hmwk - INB left-side IGNEOUS ROCKS
Phys Sci: INB assignment Rock Cycle: read article & perform assigned tasks; Hmwk- finish rock cycle diagram & reading tasks.
Bio: finish Levels or Organization notes; Hmwk- 7.4 wksht (INB-left side), start work on study guide.
12/1/15:
Accel Phys Sci: begin notes/lecture on igneous rocks; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: lecture on Minerals & Mineral physical properties; Hmwk - finish mineral properties chart & pg 114 #1-6 (write questions, INB left-side)
Bio: Levels of Organization notes; Hmwk - none
11/30/15:
Accel Phys Sci: intro to bottle rockets (build days Mon & Tues 12/7 & 12/8; Launch Wed 12/9), class notes - Building Blocks of Rock-Forming Minerals; Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on Bibliographies & MLA format
PHys Sci: Titles to Questions sect 5-1: What is a Mineral?; Hmwk - copy diagram 5-1 on left side
Bio: Sect 7-3/7-4 vocab wksht;Hmwk - finish wksht as needed (must be colored)
11/20/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Continental Drift video; Hmwk - check Aeries for EC study guide
Phys Sci: video; Hmwk - check Aeries for EC study guide
Bio: finish microscope lab; Hmwk - check Aeries for EC study Guide & EC cell model
11/19/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Continental Drift video;Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: October Sky video; Hmkw - finish bottle rocket poster as needed - due tomorrow
Bio: Cells quiz #2, intro to microscope lab;Hmwk - none
11/18/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Mineral ID lab; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Launch; Hmwk - work on lab poster as needed, due Fri
Bio: continue cell transport notes, cell transport wksht (sheet #2); Hmwk - work on INB & cell transport wksht as needed; study for organelles quiz
11/17/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Mineral Identification lab;Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Launch Day; Hmwk - work on poster as needed (due Fri)
Bio: continue cell transport notes (hyper-, hypo- & isotonic solutions); Hmwk - finish pg 1 (front & back of cell transport wkshts
11/16/15:
Accel Phys Sci: INB TOC, Mineral ID notes;Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Rocket Launch cancelled due to winds - work on poster as needed (review of graph requirements & how to calc average
Bio: INB TOC, cells graphic organizer, begin cell transport notes; Hmwk - finish graphic organizer as needed
11/13/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Moh's Hardness quiz, Moh's Hardness wksht (INB); Hmwk - finish wksht as needed, study for hardness quiz as needed
Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Building day; Hmwk - work on lab poster as needed, rocket launch Monday
Bio: work on Sell Your Organelle, INB left-side: Letter to Researcher;Hmwk- finish Sell Your Organell, work on Letter to Researcher
11/12/15:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Minerals notes;Hmwk - study for Moh's hardness quiz, pg 550#5-9 write out questions.
Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket Building day; Hmwk - make preparations for building or poster as necessary (students that did not bring materials today MUST have materials or they will not build a rocket)
Bio: finish organelles notes, "Sell Your Organelle" project; Hmwk - study for cell organelles, cell theory quiz
11/11/15: VETERAN'S DAY
11/10/15:
Accel Phys Sci: minerals lecture/notes; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: continue bottle rocket research, plan for Thursday's rocket-building day; Hmwk- finish pre-lab as needed, collect building supplies for rocket
Bio: continue cell structures lecture/notes, animal & plant cell diagrams; Hmwk - finish diagrams as needed (due Thurs).
11/9/15:
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, Rocks & Minerals Ant guide; Hmwk - read sect 30.1
Phys Sci: bottle rocket pre-lab research (MLA format for bibliograph, wing & cone design); Hmwk - finish pre-lab research.
Bio: Cell theory graphic organizer (stamped in class), lecture/notes on cell structures; Hmwk- study cell structures notes
11/5/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Internal Earth Test; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Chapt 12 test, Bottle Rocket requirements sheet; Hmwk- none
Bio: Cells vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
11/4/15:
Accel Phys Sci: clicker review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
Phys Sci: clicker review; Hmwk - finish clicker review as needed for tomorrow's test
Bio: Chapt 1 & 2 Test; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
11/3/15:
Accel Phys Sci: finish comic strip as needed, Internal Earth Study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
Phys Sci: work on study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed (due Thurs)
Bio: Work on chapter 1/2 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide for tomorrow's test
11/2/15:
Accel Phys Sci: INB table of contents, Internal Earth comic strip; Hmwk - download comic strip grade sheet from Aeries (click Word icon next to assignment name), work on comic as needed (due end of class Tues)
Phys Sci: INB table of contents, Earthquake online simulation; Hmwk - none
Bio: INB table of contents, Enzymes webquest; Hmwk- finish webquest as needed
10/30/15:
Accel Phys Sci: finish plate boundaries notes, start plate boundaries foldable; Hmwk - finish plate boundaries foldable as needed.
Phys Sci: Introduce Bottle Rocket, Earthquake video (Japan & Northridge); Hmwk- none
Bio: Work on Chapt 1 & 2 study guide for first half of class, watch "Supersize Me"; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Wed)
10/29/15:
Accel Phys Sci: continue lecture/notes on plate boundaries (ocean vs ocean, ocean vs cont); Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Individual read of sect 12.2 & 12.3, work on notes worksheet;Hmwk - finish notes wksht & summary
Bio: individual read of sect 2.4 - Enzymes & Their Actions; Hmwk - review questions for section on pg 53 #1-5 (write out questions)
10/28/15:
Accel Phys Sci: class review of notes on Theory of Continental Drift, start Plate Tectonics notes; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: individual research project - Largest Earthquake in.... (see Mrs. Pickering for assignment), bring your own device (BYOD) for in-class research;Hmwk - work on paper as needed (due Fri)
Bio: Toothpickase Lab; Hmwk - finish lab as needed (due tomorrow)
10/27/15:
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes on The Theory of Continental Drift; Hmwk - finish notes and questions as needed.
Phys Sci: lecture/notes on sect 12.1;Hmwk - graphic organizer
Bio: lecture notes on enzymes & chem reactions, start vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish & color vocab wksht.
10/26/15:
Accel Phys Sci: epicenter quiz, read sect 23.3/33.1 - The Theory of Continental Drift; Hmwk - wriet a 1/2 pg summary on Continental Drift
Phys Sci: Titles to Questions on sect 12.1-"How & Where Earthquakes Happen"; Hmwk - finish notes & summary as needed.
Bio: video - Supersize Me ;Hmwk - none
10/23/15:
Accel Phys Sci: earthquake epicenter calculation simulation (compare your results); Hmwk - review for epicenter quiz on Monday
Phys Sci: Chapt 2 & 10 Test; Hmwk - none
Bio: Chapt 1 & 2 quiz; Hmwk- none
10/22/15:
Accel Phys Sci: work on epicenter packet; Hmwk - finish epicenter packet as needed
Phys Sci: work on study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for test tomorrow
Bio: Chapt 2 wkshts (enzymes & reactions); Hmwk- finish worksheet as needed, quiz tomorrow
10/21/15:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/demo - calculating earthquake epicenters; Hmwk - finish earthquake 1 from packet
Phys Sci: plate boundaries foldable, chapt 2/10 study guide; Hmwk - finish foldable, work on study guide as needed (due Fri)
Bio: finish carbon compounds lecture, carbon compounds table; Hmwk - finish carbon compounds table as needed.
10/20/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Faults & folds miniquiz, intro to calculating earthquake epicenters; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: continue plate boudaries notes, finish section on "Causes of Plate Motion" (sect 10.2); Hmwk - finish notes as needed, INB left-side pg 254 #1-8 (write out questions on back of first page of notes).
Bio: Intro to Carbon compounds (monomers, polymerization, carbohydrates & lipids); Hmwk - INB left-side (on back of first page of notes):draw, color & label lipid molecule on pg 46
10/19/15:
Accel Phys Sci: INB table of contents, individual Cornell notes on Faults & Folds (new text pgs 577-581); Hmwk - finish notes as needed for open note quiz tomorrow.
Phys Sci: INB table of contents, lecture notes (Plate Tectonics); Hmwk - none
Bio: INB table of contents, Individual read of sect 2.3, work on vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish vocab wksht as needed.
10/16/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Earth's Internal Properties & Seismic waves quiz, continue Seismic Waves lecture (P & S wave shadow, earthquake scales, anatomy of waves); hmwk- none
Phys Sci: Sect 2.21 & 10.1 quiz, continue Pangea INB wkshts (due at end of period); Hmwk- if wkshts not completed, may be completed by Wed INB check for 1/2 credit
Bio: Sci Method wkshts (one for INB); Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed
10/15/15:
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/notes on Seismic Waves (focus vs epicenter, surface waves vs body waves); Hmwk study for quiz tomorrow on Earth's internal properties & Seismic waves
Phys Sci: Pangea INB worksheets; Hmwk - work on study guides for tomorrow's quiz, Pangea wkshts due at end of period.
Bio: continue Learning Lab; Hmwk - finish lab report - one report per group (with separate conclusions for each group member)
10/14/15:
Accel Phys Sci: finish Earth's Internal properties notes; Hmwk - color and label Earth's layers INB wksht
Phys Sci: INB worksheet (The Curious Case..."), Sea-Floor Spreading wksht; Hmwk - 2.1/10.1 Study guide & Sea-Floor Spreading wksht due Fri for quiz
Bio: Learning Lab; Hmwk - work on intro paragraph & procedure (lab due Fri)
10/13/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Earth's Internal Layers lecture (crust, mantle); Hmwk- none
Phys Sci: Continental Drift Anticipation guide, lecture/notes - Continental Drift; Hmwk - pg 246 #1-6 (write out questions)
Bio: class lecture/notes - the Scientific Method; Hmwk - INB left-side: draw Scientific method in pictures.
10/12/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Internal Properties Ant guide, individual read of sect 23.2 (32.2 in home text); Hmwk - finish Ant guide as needed, pg 582 #8-13 (write out question & answer)
Phys Sci: titles to questions on sect 10.1: Continental Drift; Hmwk - finish notes and summary as needed.
Bio: read sect 1.1 & 1.2, vocab worksheet; Hmwk- finish vocab worksheet as needed
10/8/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Motion Unit test; Hmwk- none
Phys Sci: class video - Earth's characteristics; Hmwk- none
Bio: Ecology Unit test; Hmwk - none
10/7/15:
Accel Phys Sci: clicker review on Motion; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test
Phys Sci: 2.1 reading quiz, sect 2.1 wksht (labeling & id of layer characteristics); Hmwk - finish wksht as needed.
Bio: Ecology clicker review; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed for tomorrow's test.
10/6/15:
Accel Phys Sci: review free-fall probs #2, work on study guid; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed (due on Thurs for test), INB due tomorrow
Phys Sci: Sect 2.1 lecture (add details to your notes as needed); Hmwk - pg 30 #1-5 & #8 write out questions, INB due tomorrow
Bio: Ecology unit study guide; Hmwk - work on study guide as needed (due Thurs)
10/5/15:
Accel Phys Sci: INB table of contents (TOC), review free-fall problems #1, individual read of sect 1.4 (Free-fall - in old classroom text), continue free-fall calculations; Hmwk- free-fall problems #2
Phys Sci: INB table of contents. individual Titles to Questions, sect 2.1 - Earth: A Unique Planet; Hmwk - finish titles to quesitons & summary
Bio: INB table of contents, sect 6.2-6.4 vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
10/2/15:
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/notes free-fall (def, calcs) ;Hmwk - free-fall problems #1
Phys Sci: Motion unit test; Hmwk - none
Bio: Population graphs wksht; Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed
10/1/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Acceleration Lab; Hmwk - finish lab questions & graphs as needed
Phys Sci: Motion Unit test Quiz Bowl; Hmwk - study for tomorrow's test & finish study guide as needed.
Bio: Class read of section 5.2, INB worksheet (read article & answer questions); Hmwk - finish worksheet as needed
9/30/15:
Accel Phys Sci: continue momentum lecture (impulse, force & its effect on momentum); hmwk - none
Phys Sci: Motion unit test study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for test on Fri
Bio: Webquest & interactive wksht; Hmwk - finish Webquest as needed
9/29/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Momentum notes ( equation & manipulations); Hmwk - momentum problems (INB)
Phys Sci: Motion calculations quiz; Hmwk - none
Bio: Section 5.2 notes - Limits to Growth; Hmwmk- 5.1/5.2 vocab worksheet
9/28/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Speed calculations quiz; Hmwk - Accel problems II & INB accel problems
Phys Sci: Motion calculations station; Hmwk - study for motion calculations quiz
Bio: Section 5.1 notes - How Populations Grow; Hmwk - chapt 5 wksht - Populations
9/25/15: SMUDGEPOT!!!!
Accel Phys Sci: speed lab; Hmwk - finish speed lab as needed
Phys Sci: acceleration problems power point (lNB left-side practice), acceleration practice problems wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed.
Bio: Chapt 4 Quiz, sect 5-1 vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish vocab wksht as needed
9/24/15:
Accel Phys Sci: finish accel notes (equation manipulations & problem-solving); Hmwk - accel problems
Phys Sci: Individual read of section 8.2 (Science Spectrum text -only read about acceleration), notes worksheet on acceleration, work on speed lab as needed; Hmwk - finish accel notes & summary as needed.
Bio: lecture/notes - Ecological succession;Hmwk - ecological succession wksht, study for chapt 4 quiz (all sections).
9/23/15:
Accel Phys Sci: review speed calcs II problems, begin acceleration notes; Hmwk - work on INB as needed (due tomorrow)
Phys Sci: Speed Lab;Hmwk - finish lab as needed, INB due tomorrow
Bio: add Owl Pellets Handout, graphic organizer & "What Shapes an Ecosystem?" notes to INB & table of contents, "Eaten Alive" video; Hmwk - finish INB as needed (due tomorrow)
9/22/15:
Accel Phys Sci: review homework problems, continue speed notes (solving for D & T); Hmwk - speed calc problems II, INB worksheet speed/vel calcs (due with INB on Thurs)
Phys Sci: review speed calculations (solving for distance & time); Hmwk - INB worksheet on motion calculations.
Biology: lecture/notes - "What Shapes an Ecosystem?"; Hmwk - finish class notes & fill in graphic organizer (in INB).
9/21/15
Accel Phys Sci:
Speed Accel Ant Guide, begin Speed notes, INB table of contents (INB TOC due Wed); Hmwk - speed problems #1
Phys Sci:
Speed notes, INB table of contents (INB TOC due Wed); Hmwk - speed problems
Bio:
INB table of contents (INB TOC due Thurs), 4.1 vocab wksht; Hmwk - finish vocab wksht as needed
9/18/15:
Accel Phys Sci: Unit 1 test; Hmwk - none
Phys Sci: continue 8.1 titles to questions, pass out Science Spectrum text for home use; Hmwk - pg 255 review questions #1-4 (write out questions)
Bio: continue Owl Pellet lab; Hmwk - finish lab poster as needed (due Mon at start of class)
9/17/15:
Accel Phys Sci: White board review for Unit 1 test; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for test
Phys Sci: Intro to Motion - titles to questions on section 8.1 in Science Spectrum book (books assigned today & taken home) up to pg 256 (stop at Momentum);Hmwk - finish titles to questions as needed
Bio: Owl Pellet Lab - groups will dissect owl pellets & answer review questions; Hmwk- work on Owl Pellet lab posters as needed (due at beginning of class on Monday, but may be completed earlier; Hmwk- bring a poster board (or butcher paper will be provided), work on lab questions as needed
Unit 1 white board review for test; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed & study for tomorrow's test
Chapter 3 white board review for test; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed & study for tomorrow's test